Former SEC Chair Gensler rejects CFTC claim of authority over prediction market sports betting
Gary Gensler is calling malarkey the claim that the CFTC has jurisdiction over prediction markets, specifically sports bets.
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Gary Gensler is calling malarkey the claim that the CFTC has jurisdiction over prediction markets, specifically sports bets.
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