Big regulatory tension is building in the U.S. — and this could reshape the future of crypto prediction markets.

The CFTC has officially filed court briefs supporting platforms like Kalshi and Crypto.com, arguing that:

👉 These are financial derivatives

👉 NOT state-level gambling

But states like Nevada, Massachusetts, Maryland, and New Jersey are pushing back — calling them unlicensed sports betting.

Now this is no longer small news.

This is a federal vs state jurisdiction battle — and it could even escalate to the Supreme Court.

Why This Matters for Crypto 👇

If the CFTC wins:

✔ Prediction markets gain federal legitimacy

✔ Institutional capital may enter

✔ Clearer regulations = stronger investor confidence

✔ Massive growth potential in event-based trading

This is bigger than “betting.”

It’s about regulated event derivatives — elections, macro events, commodities, even crypto price outcomes.

If approved under derivatives law, prediction markets could become a multi-billion dollar regulated sector.

Smart money is watching this closely.

Are you bullish on regulated prediction markets — or do you think states will block it?

Comment your view 👇

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