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US Lawmakers Propose Ban on Violent Event Prediction Markets
US Lawmakers Propose Ban on Violent Event Prediction Markets
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Congressional representatives Mike Levin and Adam Schiff introduced the DEATH BETS Act, targeting prediction markets tied to warfare, terrorism, and assassinations. The bill seeks explicit CFTC prohibitions on contracts deriving value from violent real-world events—closing perceived loopholes in existing Commodity Exchange Act oversight.
Regulatory ambiguity currently allows subjective public interest determinations for contract approvals. The legislation reflects growing scrutiny over speculative financial instruments linked to geopolitical instability.
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