Prediction Markets
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Abstract
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission or CFTC) is issuing this Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and seeking public comment regarding event contract derivatives traded on markets commonly referred to as "prediction markets." In particular, the Commission is seeking information and public comment on statutory core principles and Commission regulations that apply to prediction markets, the types of event contracts that may be prohibited as contrary to the public interest, cost-benefit considerations related to prediction markets, and other topics. The Commission may use the information and comments received from this Notice to inform potential future agency action, such as rulemaking, with respect to prediction markets.
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