Prediction market polls find US voters prefer federal rules over state patchwork
The Block·

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The CFTC is currently in a heated debate with states over who should regulate event contracts, with 60% of US voters polled preferring federal rules over a state-by-state patchwork. The CFTC's push for federal oversight has sparked concerns among state regulators, who fear losing control over their jurisdictions. This regulatory tug-of-war has significant implications for the growing prediction market industry.
The CFTC has been locked in a tug-of-war with states over who has the ultimate authority over event contracts.