CFTC-regulated prediction venues now compete directly with state-licensed sportsbooks, offering national reach, exchange-style pricing and a lighter federal compliance regime. This feature maps the legal split (federal pre-emption vs state police powers), details operator strategies (fight, partner, or own the rails), unpacks the infrastructure (clearing, custody, oracles), and converts regulatory milestones into an actionable trigger matrix. It sets a minimum controls parity

Super Group has launched ZAR Supercoin (ZARSC), a fully bank-backed, FSCA-regulated stablecoin built on Solana and designed initially for South Africa’s high-friction payments environment. Powered by Absa-held reserves, Luno distribution and a Q1 2026 wallet rollout, the token is positioned to become a low-fee, high-speed rail for Betway South Africa and everyday retail payments. With Africa contributing a significant share of Super Group’s revenue—and South Africa alone acco

DraftKings has acquired Railbird Technologies and its CFTC-designated exchange, Railbird Exchange, in a move that drags the US sportsbook wars onto a new board: federally regulated prediction markets. The company says it will launch DraftKings Predictions , a mobile app that lets customers trade event contracts on real-world outcomes in finance, culture and entertainment “in the coming months.” Financial terms were not disclosed. Deal timing.  DraftKings announced the transa