CFTC urges exchanges to assess manipulation risks in mention markets
The CFTC’s Division of Market Oversight issued guidance on 22 September for US prediction-market contracts tied to individuals’ words or actions. The agency said exchanges should assess possible outside influences, independent verification and surveillance before listing these contracts, while noting the guidance explains existing obligations rather than adding new ones.
The guidance gives designated contract markets factors to assess before offering contracts based on individuals’ actions or statements.