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CFTC says prediction markets' 'mentions' contracts present a higher risk of manipulation

Wednesday, September 23, 2026


The Commodity Futures Trading Commission identified prediction market contracts based on media mentions as presenting a higher manipulation risk than other event contracts. The agency had conducted an internal review of the contract type, according to reports from August.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/22/cftc-prediction-markets-mentions-contracts-have-manipulation-risk.html

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