CFTC grants no‑action relief to Bitnomial for crypto event contracts, with 1:1 backing

In a report updated January 9, 2026, the CFTC issued a no‑action letter to Bitnomial Exchange and its clearing affiliate, enabling regulated prediction markets tied to crypto prices and economic data. Reports say Bitnomial must publish precise market timestamps and sales figures, maintain full collateral with 1:1 backing and no leverage, and furnish information to the commission on request.