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Jay Clayton Warns of Rising Scrutiny in Prediction Markets

12/4/2025

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Jay Clayton, former chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, discussed the rapid growth of prediction markets.
He emphasized understanding the function these markets serve.
In the United States, prediction-market contracts are classified as derivatives under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Polymarket returned to the U.S. after receiving a new license.
Clayton warned that regulatory scrutiny will rise as investments from major firms like Intercontinental Exchange Inc. grow.

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Jay Clayton, former chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, discussed the rapid growth of prediction markets.
He emphasized understanding the function these markets serve.
In the United States, prediction-market contracts are classified as derivatives under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Polymarket returned to the U.S. after receiving a new license.
Clayton warned that regulatory scrutiny will rise as investments from major firms like Intercontinental Exchange Inc. grow.