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Amid ongoing regulatory overlap regarding digital assets and derivatives, the classification of prediction markets has emerged as a new frontier for jurisdictional disputes between U.S. regulators. According to reports, former SEC Chair Gary Gensler has rejected the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) claim of jurisdiction over prediction markets, specifically those involving sports betting. This stance highlights the intensifying debate over whether such markets should be governed by commodity or securities laws.
Gensler's comments come at a critical juncture for platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, as the CFTC seeks to impose stricter limits on event contracts. Per market data, trading volumes in prediction markets have surged this year, prompting regulators to address perceived legal loopholes. Legal experts noted in recent industry analysis that Gensler's rejection of CFTC authority could bolster arguments that these markets do not naturally fall under the traditional commodities framework.
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Sign InTraders should closely monitor upcoming legal rulings that will define the regulatory path for these platforms in the U.S. market. Looking at the economic calendar, market participants remain attentive to broader regulatory signals following events like the Fed Barr speech on June 6, 2026. Liquidity levels in prediction markets remain sensitive to final judicial determinations regarding the power struggle between the SEC and CFTC.