A New York Times investigation has uncovered that officials at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) who questioned the agency's approach to prediction markets were subsequently suspended and removed from their positions. The finding sheds light on internal dynamics at the U.S. regulator responsible for overseeing futures, options, and digital asset markets.

Senior CFTC officials who flagged concerns about prediction market firms tied to the Trump family were suspended and pushed out.

Senior CFTC officials were suspended after flagging concerns about Polymarket, Crypto.com, and Gemini, all with alleged Trump family ties, per a NYT investigation.

The Trump administration is using the CFTC to shut down efforts to regulate online betting markets like Kalshi and Polymarket. Industry insiders are mowing down regulators,…

Two officials who intervened to help three firms win approvals over staff objections, per the NYT, have since taken jobs at MoonPay and Gemini Titan.

A New York Times investigation has uncovered that officials at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) who questioned the agency's approach to prediction markets were…