A New Red Line for Crypto? Washington Targets On‑Chain “Death Bets” In Prediction Markets
A new U.S. bill called the DEATH BETS Act, introduced by Senator Adam Schiff and Representative Mike Levin, aims to explicitly ban prediction market contracts related to terrorism, assassination, war, or an individual’s death on CFTC-regulated platforms. The legislation responds to concerns over platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket offering contracts tied to events such as assassinations, military actions, or political removals. Critics argue these markets allow unethical profiting from real-world violence and human suffering. If passed, the law would push such trading to unregulated offshore platforms while allowing conventional prediction markets (e.g., elections or economic data) to continue. The move signals broader regulatory scrutiny over what crypto-based prediction markets can offer.
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