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US regulators clarified that developers of trading software don't need a broker license if they don't handle user funds. This new guidance creates a safe harbor, reducing legal uncertainty for FinTech and crypto innovation.
A federal agency used emergency powers to stop New York from shutting down prediction market Kalshi. The move signals a major clash over who regulates new financial tech, creating uncertainty for fintech founders and operators.
US regulators are increasing scrutiny on prediction markets. The CFTC is targeting Polymarket's U.S. operations, while Underdog has submitted its first filings, signaling a changing legal landscape for the industry.
The US commodities regulator has proposed new rules to define the line between legal prediction markets and illegal gambling. This could significantly change how fintech and web3 companies operate, impacting product design and compliance.
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is intensifying its surveillance of prediction markets. The agency is using AI, blockchain tracing, and other advanced tools to detect and prevent insider trading and market manipulation, including monitoring US traders accessing offshore platforms through VPNs.