NBA and CFTC Sign Prediction Market Memorandum
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A report dated October 27, 2026, said the NBA and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) signed a memorandum of understanding to share information and communicate regularly regarding prediction markets related to basketball games, with the aim of protecting the integrity of sports markets. The NBA also designated Kalshi and Polymarket as preferred platforms for sports prediction market contracts. According to the report, citing the Associated Press, the NBA will limit the types of game-related contracts the two platforms can offer, and NBA and team staff may not trade on related games; both platforms must report suspicious activity and share information during investigations. The memorandum focuses primarily on information sharing and regular communication, and does not grant the CFTC any new enforcement powers.
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- CryptopolitanNBA与CFTC签署预测市场谅解备忘录，并指定Kalshi和Polymarket为“首选”平台
NBA指定Kalshi和Polymarket为其赛事预测市场的“首选”平台，并与CFTC签署谅解备忘录，合作监管与篮球赛事相关的交易。双方将共享信息并定期沟通，以维护赛事市场诚信；平台须限制赛事合约类型、报告可疑活动并配合调查，NBA及球队工作人员不得交易相关合约。
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