The SEC paused 24 prediction market ETFs and opened public comment as Chair Paul Atkins weighs investor protection against financial innovation in 2026.

The SEC paused novel event contract ETF filings from Roundhill, GraniteShares, and Bitwise as Chairman Paul Atkins orders a public comment review process.

The SEC is taking a fresh look at how a proposed fast-growing new class of ETFs tied to prediction markets should be regulated.