🇺🇸 CFTC is aggressively defending prediction markets against state-level bans, reinforcing federal oversight of platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi. 🔹 Minnesota’s new law would criminalize prediction markets starting August 1 🔹 CFTC argues these contracts fall under federal derivatives regulation 🔹 Polymarket’s partnership with Nasdaq Private Market expands prediction markets into private-company valuations and IPO forecasts As regulatory clarity improves, prediction markets could become one of the fastest-growing sectors connecting traditional finance and blockchain infrastructure. $ETH $LINK #CFTCDefendsPredMarkets