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Federal Judge Blocks Minnesota Prediction Market Law From Taking Effect
Legal & Regulation // July 28, 2026

Until Monday (July 27), the odds favored Minnesota becoming the first state to make operating or advertising a prediction market in the state a felony starting Aug. 1. But a federal judge has blocked the law from taking effect, at least for now. Get the...

Fanatics Strikes Deal to Acquire Infrastructure for Prediction Markets
Processor Acquisition // July 27, 2026

Global sports platform Fanatics plans to offer its own federally regulated prediction market exchange after acquiring Water Street Labs and CX Clearinghouse from BGC Group. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

CFTC Investigation of Polymarket Broadens Compliance Questions for Prediction Markets
Legal & Regulation // July 08, 2026

A reported new investigation by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) into prediction market platform Polymarket is shifting regulatory attention beyond the legal status of event contracts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

CFTC Seeks a Faster Lane for FinTech Partnerships
Legal & Regulation // June 17, 2026

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is looking for ways it can make it easier for FinTech firms to partner with federally regulated institutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Interviews & Exclusives
Derailed House Hearing Leaves Crypto Market Structure Hanging in Balance

May 06, 2025
Donald Trump promised to transform the U.S. into the “crypto capital of the planet,” and he will need cryptocurrency legislation for his administration to do it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, […]

The Three Most Important US Crypto Policies to Watch This Year

January 07, 2025
The 119th U.S. Congressional session has begun, and the digital asset sector is hoping there will soon be favorable and clear regulatory guardrails for cryptocurrency markets and stablecoins. Get the...

Quick Reads
White House Convenes Meeting With Crypto and Prediction Market CEOs

August 16, 2026
Cryptocurrency and prediction market executives are reportedly meeting with Trump administration officials this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Fanatics Strikes Deal to Acquire Infrastructure for Prediction Markets

July 27, 2026
Global sports platform Fanatics plans to offer its own federally regulated prediction market exchange after acquiring Water Street Labs and CX Clearinghouse from BGC Group. Get the Full Story Complete...

CFTC Seeks a Faster Lane for FinTech Partnerships

June 17, 2026
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is looking for ways it can make it easier for FinTech firms to partner with federally regulated institutions. Get the Full Story Complete the...

CFTC Looks to Curb War-Related Prediction Market Bets

June 10, 2026
Federal regulators have introduced a proposal to crack down on war/terror-related prediction market bets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...