CoinDesk Podcast Network CFTC Gives Go-Ahead for Polymarket's New Exchange | CoinDesk Daily
Sep 4, 2025
Could Polymarket be making a comeback in the U.S. thanks to a CFTC no-action letter? The discussion dives into the implications of regulatory changes on prediction markets. Additionally, the podcast highlights the significant debut of American Bitcoin on NASDAQ following its merger with Griffin Digital Mining, which led to a stock surge. Insights on the European Central Bank's perspective on the digital euro also add depth to the conversation, emphasizing its role in payment stability.
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American Bitcoin's Public Debut
- American Bitcoin went public via merger and opened trading on NASDAQ, signaling growing institutional interest in bitcoin-related firms.
- The company holds 2,443 BTC and raised capital plans, highlighting a corporate-treasury strategy tied to BTC appreciation.
CFTC Eases Rules For Prediction Markets
- The CFTC issued a no-action letter freeing QCX from some disclosure and data requirements tied to events contracts.
- That move could enable Polymarket's return to the U.S. after its 2022 exit under regulatory pressure.
Regulatory Shift Toward Engagement
- The CFTC is shifting from strict legal battles to more open policy engagement with prediction markets.
- That regulatory pivot creates a pathway for platforms like Polymarket to explore U.S. operations under clarified rules.