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Congress Urged to Act on Prediction Markets
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Fusion42 · 24 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Leading figures in finance and policy are urging the U.S. Congress to legislate on prediction markets, citing rapid growth, ethical concerns, and regulatory challenges. They emphasize the need for clearer policy direction and increased resources for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to properly oversee these markets as a new asset class.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 2 sources have reported it between 24 Sep 2026 and 25 Sep 2026.
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Congress is set to redefine regulatory boundaries for prediction markets, making this an opportunity for you in fintech to anticipate new compliance demands and product innovation limits. You need to prepare for increased scrutiny and potential segmentation of contracts to avoid regulatory pitfalls.
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2 sources · first reported 24 Sep 2026 · latest 25 Sep 2026
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