CFTC Cracks Down on Insider Trading in Prediction Markets
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The CFTCs enforcement chief, David Miller, debunks the myth that insider trading rules dont apply to prediction markets. He warns that event contracts are considered swaps, making insider trading a serious offense. As these markets surge to over twenty billion dollars in monthly volume, lawmakers are closely watching due to credibility concerns. Suspicious bets, such as those tied to Trump announcements and Iran invasion rumors, have raised red flags. Platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are implementing their own insider trading rules, while lawmakers introduce bipartisan bills to regulate officials misuse. The CFTC is focusing on market abuse and anti-money laundering, signaling a crackdown on insider trading in prediction markets.
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