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CFTC proposes to include prediction markets within the definition of "swaps."

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The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) plans to include prediction markets within the definition of "swaps," a move reported by The Washington Times on October 19, 2026. The agency has not yet released specific rule details or outlined subsequent arrangements for advancing the rulemaking process.

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    CFTC proposes to include prediction markets in the definition of "swaps"

    The CFTC proposes to include prediction markets in the definition of "swaps". This development was reported by The Washington Times, with specific rule details and follow-up implementation arrangements not yet disclosed.

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