According to a ChainCatcher report citing Bloomberg, Michael Selig, the newly appointed chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is taking office at a pivotal time for the agency as it faces the challenge of expanding its regulatory authority over crypto assets and forecasting the rapid growth of the market. Currently, over 90% of the trading volume on platforms like Kalshi comes from sports betting, and the CFTC's stance on limiting prediction markets remains unclear. Selig previously opposed restrictions on sports betting and will now take on multiple challenges, including court cases, personnel restructuring, and a shortage of regulatory resources. It is expected that the CFTC will increase its protection of retail traders and carefully evaluate policy approaches related to crypto and prediction markets in the future.
New CFTC Chair Faces Dual Regulatory Challenges in Crypto and Prediction Markets
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Michael Selig, the new chair of the CFTC, is preparing to address regulatory challenges in the areas of cryptocurrency and prediction markets, where liquidity and crypto markets remain major concerns. Over 90% of trading on platforms like Kalshi comes from sports betting, yet the agency's stance on imposing limits on these markets remains unclear. Selig, who has previously opposed restrictions on sports betting, also faces the challenges of litigation, staff changes, and budget shortfalls. The CFTC aims to enhance protections for retail traders and evaluate policy options, especially as MiCA (EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) establishes new global standards for oversight.
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