Congressional Hearing Examines Prediction Markets and Crypto Regulation
A congressional hearing on April 17, 2026, brought bipartisan scrutiny to prediction markets and cryptocurrency regulation. Republican lawmakers expressed concerns over the lack of oversight in crypto platforms like Hyperliquid and potential insider trading in prediction markets. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission was asked to provide recommendations for bringing these markets under U.S. regulatory standards.
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