New CFTC Prediction Market Proposal Would Ban War And Terrorism Bets While Allowing Sports Markets
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Source: Zero Hedge
Published: 2026-06-12 06:40 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Business, Military & Defence, Economy & Finance, Financial Markets, Commodities, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has unveiled a proposed framework for prediction markets that would prohibit contracts tied to violent or harmful events, including terrorism, war, and political assassinations, while largely preserving sports-based markets, according to Bloomberg.
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