Trump backs federal rules for prediction markets in regulatory clash
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Trump endorsed federal oversight of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, urging the CFTC to set rules so the new markets can thrive amid a growing clash with state regulators who accuse the platforms of flouting gambling laws; the CFTC, led by Trump appointee Michael Selig, has backed the industry in lawsuits against New York, Illinois and Minnesota, and Trump Jr. has ties to Kalshi and Polymarket through advisory roles and investments.
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