One filing is an interim final rule that removes casino-style gambling products from the swap definition and takes effect immediately, though the agency still accepts public comments. These regulatory shifts may influence current or future Supreme Court litigation regarding the jurisdiction of the CFTC over sports betting markets.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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CFTC Files 2 Rules to Classify Event Contracts as Swaps After Kalshi Ruling
US Politics20 days ago
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that the prediction market Kalshi failed to prove that its sports contracts were not subject to federal swap regulations. In response, the CFTC submitted two rulemakings to the White House's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to formally bring event contracts under the legal definition of a swap and expand agency oversight of those markets.
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