CFTC Proposes Explicit Swap Status for Event Contracts
The agency says existing exchange and trader duties would stay intact, while a separate rule excludes qualifying casino-style wagers.
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CFTC Excludes Casino-Style Wagers From Swap Definition
The agency bypassed a proposal, citing threats to prediction markets, but says the measure changes no existing compliance obligations.
Mashinsky Accepts Lifetime Industry Ban and Up to $35 Million in Conditional Payments
The New York settlement ties the money to federal forfeiture and prison-sentence conditions, adding to existing FTC and CFTC restrictions.
Kyrgyzstan Winds Down Gold-Backed USDKG After UK Sanctions
Holders can request fiat or USDT as the project prepares to retire its tokens, but the shutdown documents leave the gold reserves’ disposition unspecified.