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CFTC warns prediction market contracts tied to word “mention” carry risk

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The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued a warning about prediction market contracts that hinge on whether a participant will “mention” specific words.

The Block reports the CFTC said these “mention market” structures carry heightened risks of manipulation, highlighting regulatory concerns around how such contracts are designed and traded.

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