prosecute trading violations as appropriate while noting that DCMs have an independent duty to monitor trading on their respective platforms.
Mar. 3, 2026
Chairman Selig gives a speech indicating that the CFTC would be moving forward with an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on prediction markets in the near future. CFTC Staff Letter 26-08: DMO issues advisory to designated contract markets regarding the listing and trading of event contracts, including considerations specific to sports-related event contracts.
Mar. 12, 2026
91 FR 12516: The CFTC issues an advance notice of proposed rulemaking seeking public comment on event contracts traded on prediction markets.
Mar. 12, 2026
This update was authored by:*
Megha Kalbag Partner New York + 1 212 698 3870 mkalbag@dechert.com
Philip T. Hinkle Partner
Washington, D.C. +1 202 261 3460 philip.hinkle@dechert.com
Neel Maitra Partner
Dale C. Beggs Associate
Washington, D.C. +1 202 261 3445 neel.maitra@dechert.com
Washington, D.C. +1 202 261 3429 dale.beggs@dechert.com
Jillian Ran Associate New York +1 212 641 5690 jillian.ran@dechert.com
* The authors would like to thank Steve Engel and David Bartels for their contributions to this OnPoint.
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