CFTC to Exclude Casino-Style Gambling Products From Swap Definition
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CFTC Issues Interim Final Rule Excluding Certain Activity from the Definition of Swap
October 09, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today published an Interim Final Rule that codifies the CFTC’s longstanding position that casino-style gambling products, including wagers placed on sportsbooks and casino games, are excluded from the “swap” definition. “Casino-style gambling products are not derivatives,” said Chairman Michael S. Selig. “Just as the CFTC …
CFTC to Exclude Casino-Style Gambling Products From Swap Definition
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced the approval an interim rule that will bar casino style-gambling products, including wagers placed on sportsbooks and casino games, from its definition of a “swap.” This will prohibit prediction market operators from offering any event contracts being offered around casino-style gambling products. It does not affect anything regarding … Continued
CFTC Announces Exclusion of Specific Activities from Swap
The CFTC has issued an interim final rule that clarifies the exclusion of certain activities from the definition of swaps. This regulatory action is significant as it aims to reshape the landscape of crypto trading, allowing for clearer guidelines moving forward. The implications could lead to...
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