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Image: CNBC Top NewsKalshi Seeks Regulatory Approval for Equity Index Perpetual Futures
Prediction market platform Kalshi is seeking regulatory approval to launch perpetual futures tied to equity indexes, according to a filing reported by CNBC Top News. The proposed 'US500' perp is linked to the MerQube U.S. Large Cap Index. This development is not officially confirmed by the regulatory authority.
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CNBC Top NewsKalshi Seeks Regulatory Approval for Equity Index Perpetual Futures
Prediction market platform Kalshi is seeking regulatory approval to launch perpetual futures tied to equity indexes, according to a filing reported by CNBC Top News. The proposed 'US500' perp is linked to the MerQube U.S. Large Cap Index. This development is not officially confirmed by the regulatory authority.
crypto.newsThe CLARITY Act Odds Collapse From 82% to 10% as Policy Hurdles Mount
Crypto.news reported that Polymarket odds for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act plummeted from 82% to under 20%, while Galaxy Digital slashed its estimate to 10% on August 14, 2026. The 309-page bill faces significant hurdles, including disputes over stablecoin yields, DeFi classifications, and executive ethics requirements. These developments remain not officially confirmed by primary congressional sources.
crypto.newsCFTC Seeks Input as CME Targets Oct. 5 Compute Futures Launch
According to crypto.news citing Bloomberg, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is preparing to request public input on artificial intelligence computing capacity futures. CME Group reportedly targets October 5 for two contracts based on GPU rental prices, though this schedule and the broader regulatory review remain not officially confirmed.
crypto.newsCFTC Uses Unprecedented Authority to Keep Kalshi Operating Amid State Lawsuits
According to reporting by crypto.news, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has invoked emergency powers to protect prediction market Kalshi from enforcement actions initiated by state attorneys general, including a major lawsuit from New York, though these developments are not officially confirmed by all judicial bodies.
CNBC Top NewsSmarkets pursues dual-track expansion in the United States amidst regulatory uncertainty
According to reporting by CNBC Top News, UK-based betting exchange Smarkets is navigating the complex U.S. regulatory landscape by simultaneously applying for federal derivatives oversight and state-level sportsbook licenses, though these expansion efforts are not officially confirmed by regulatory bodies.
crypto.newsXRP Volatility and CLARITY Act Delays Spark Alternative Yield Inquiries, Not Officially Confirmed
Recent market reporting highlights declining approval odds for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on prediction platforms, coinciding with a contraction in XRP prices and spot trading volume. Amid these regulatory delays, promotional material from third parties has directed investor attention toward UE Crypto, a cloud mining service provider. These developments, including platform claims and projected yields, remain not officially confirmed by independent regulatory audits or first-party validation.