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CFTC Seeks to Define Event Contracts as Swaps

The CFTC is seeking to classify event contracts as swaps to support its claim of exclusive federal jurisdiction over regulated prediction markets.

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Changes in regulatory definitions for prediction markets could influence broader crypto market risk appetite and regulatory oversight, though direct effects on Kaspa remain unconfirmed.

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Source publication · October 01, 2026 · 1 verified source
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