CFTC Chief Argues for Sole Regulatory Control Over Prediction Markets
CFTC Chairman Mike Selig emphasized that his agency will vigorously defend its exclusive right to regulate prediction markets. He stated, 'Regardless of the subject matter, if a product is lawfully offered within a CFTC-regulated exchange, it falls under our jurisdiction.' This stance is central to the CFTC's lawsuits against several states, aiming to establish federal oversight over commodity de…