The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission published an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking public comment on whether it should amend existing rules or issue new regulations for event contracts traded on prediction markets. The notice is intended to inform possible future agency action, including a rulemaking, and frames the initiative as part of the CFTC’s oversight of prediction markets. The ANPRM asks questions on how statutory core principles and CFTC regulations apply to prediction markets, which types of event contracts may be prohibited as contrary to the public interest, and how the Commission should assess costs and benefits, alongside related topics. Written comments are due within 45 days of publication in the Federal Register.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission 2026-03-12
United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission seeks comment on potential new rules for event contracts on prediction markets
The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to gather public input on potential amendments to rules governing event contracts in prediction markets. The notice seeks feedback on the application of statutory core principles, potential prohibitions on certain event contracts, and cost-benefit assessments. This initiative is part of the CFTC's oversight of prediction markets.