(AsiaGameHub) – United States President Donald Trump has publicly addressed the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regarding its authority over prediction markets, as the ongoing political and regulatory debate continues to escalate.
Trump posted about this issue on Truth Social, describing it as “critically important” for the CFTC to maintain jurisdiction over prediction markets. He asserts that a unified federal framework is necessary to support the sector’s continued development. Disputes exist between state regulators and prediction market operators like Kalshi and Polymarket, and these platforms require oversight.
Several U.S. states have made remarks that either challenge or push back against prediction platforms.
Trump has also criticized a few political figures who opposed the expansion of prediction markets.
The core of the debate centers on the regulatory status of prediction markets—where users trade contracts linked to real-world events. Some see them as financial tools, while others advocate for stricter regulations.
As Kalshi and Polymarket continue to grow their influence in the U.S. market, some states have started paying more attention to this dispute.
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