SEC and CFTC Schedule Regulatory Harmonization Roundtable
SEC and CFTC Schedule Regulatory Harmonization Roundtable
🏛️ Regulators finally talking
Regulatory Progress for Prediction Markets
The SEC and CFTC have scheduled a September 29 roundtable to harmonize rules, including event contracts. This represents a significant step toward regulatory clarity for prediction markets in the US.
Key Developments:
- New CFTC pathway opens doors for prediction markets to return to US markets
- Regulatory harmonization could provide the framework needed for InfoFi development
- The roundtable will focus on aligning rules between the two major financial regulators
Market Impact
This regulatory clarity creates favorable conditions for prediction market platforms and related infrastructure. The harmonized approach between SEC and CFTC could eliminate previous regulatory uncertainties that hindered US market participation.
The timing aligns with broader efforts to establish clear guidelines for digital asset markets and prediction-based financial products.
gm ☀️ One step closer to clarity: SEC and CFTC set a Sept 29 roundtable on harmonizing rules incl. event contracts. With a fresh CFTC pathway, prediction markets now can return to the US. That’s the soil InfoFi needs. Our big reveal lands later today 👀
🔮 Leaders Speak
**Crypto leaders share contrasting market perspectives this week:** **Tech Philosophy** - Vitalik Buterin advocates for minimalist protocol design: "build systems that endure, not clutter" - Emphasizes resilience over short-term solutions **Market Signals** - Michael Saylor posted orange AI art; BTC hit $113K hours later - Single memes from influential figures continue moving sentiment **On-Chain Data** - Willy Woo reports first positive BTC network inflows after weeks of outflows - Early indicator of potential structural recovery **Macro Outlook** - Arthur Hayes predicts bull run could extend to 2028 - Points to fiscal expansion and stablecoin demand as key drivers - Views liquidity as the primary market force **Overall Sentiment** Leaders show cautious optimism - tech voices push cleaner design while macro analysts remain constructive on long-term prospects.
Azuro Unaffected by Crypto Supply Chain Attack
**Azuro confirmed zero impact** from yesterday's widespread supply chain attack that hit the crypto industry. - All funds remain **secure** - Betting odds and markets **functioning normally** - Infrastructure **operated as designed** throughout the incident The attack appears to have affected multiple crypto platforms, but Azuro's systems remained resilient. **Stay vigilant** - always verify and double-check when interacting with crypto platforms during security incidents.
Modular's Prediction Market Series Launches with Sports Focus
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Azuro Sessions: Prediction Markets Deep Dive
**Azuro Sessions** returns this Friday with a focused discussion on prediction markets and their future trajectory. The session will explore: - **Why prediction markets are thriving** in the current landscape - **Future direction** and growth potential - **Azuro ecosystem strengthening** through market expansion - **TrendleFi's strategic role** in the ecosystem This follows previous Azuro Sessions covering decentralized betting evolution and on-chain prediction challenges. **Set a reminder** to join the discussion and learn about the infrastructure powering on-chain betting markets.
Azuro Protocol Partners with TrendleFi for Prediction Markets Beta Launch
**Azuro Protocol announces partnership with TrendleFi**, a team they've been collaborating with since May 2025. **Key highlights:** - TrendleFi described as having clear vision and strong execution - Focus on **prediction and attention markets** as emerging frontier - Beta launch approaching soon - Full collaboration details to be revealed This follows Azuro's previous partnership with WINEM in May, showing continued expansion of their prediction market ecosystem. *Stay tuned for beta access and partnership details.*