CFTC pulls Biden-era proposal to ban sports, political prediction markets
CFTC Chair Mike Selig described the proposal as a “frolic into merit regulation” by the Biden administration.
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CFTC Chair Mike Selig described the proposal as a “frolic into merit regulation” by the Biden administration.
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