CFTC sues Arkansas to block state's halt of event-contract trading
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[Prediction Markets Face Increased Scrutiny Over Insider Trading Allegations] The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or CFTC, is seeking to cement its authority to supervise prediction markets by filing a lawsuit against the state of Arkansas on Friday. The suit wants to…
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- 01The CFTC filed a lawsuit against the state of Arkansas on Friday.
- 02The suit seeks to block the state's actions halting event-contract trading.
- 03Some states accuse platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket of violating gambling laws.