News · Crypto · Cointelegraph · Fri, Oct 9, 2026 6:00 PM
Blockchain.com seeks CFTC licenses for prediction markets
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Blockchain.com has applied for two CFTC licenses as courts consider prediction market cases.
Blockchain.com has filed for two licenses with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to launch prediction markets.
The move comes amid ongoing court cases that are shaping the regulatory framework for crypto‑based derivatives.
By obtaining CFTC approval, the company would be able to offer regulated prediction products to its users.
Regulatory backdrop
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Market impact
Blockchain.com's pursuit of CFTC approval could influence the regulatory environment for crypto derivatives and prediction markets. Traders may monitor the outcome to gauge how U.S. regulators might treat similar products. The move may also affect market participants who rely on prediction markets for hedging or speculation.
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