# Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-04-03**: TRO Expiration — The 14-day temporary restraining order is set to expire unless extended or converted to a preliminary injunction.
- **2026-03-20**: TRO Issued — Judge Woodbury signs the order blocking Kalshi operations in Nevada after NGCB filing.
- **2026-03-20**: Public Disclosure — The Nevada Gaming Control Board provides a copy of the order to the media; Kalshi declines to comment.
- **2026-03-19**: Citigroup Revision — Citigroup officially lowers crypto market targets and growth projections for the 2026-2027 period.
- **2026-02-15**: SEC Custody Rule — The SEC issues restrictive guidance on digital asset custody for national banks.
- **2025-11-05**: Legislative Stall — Key stablecoin legislation fails to clear the Senate Banking Committee before the winter recess.
- **2025-06-12**: FIT21 Introduction — The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act gains initial momentum.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### Nevada Judge Issues Temporary Ban on Kalshi Over Gaming License Dispute
2026-03-20 22:00:30 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

A Nevada state judge has issued a temporary restraining order against Kalshi Inc., halting its prediction market operations in the state for up to two weeks. The move follows a challenge by the Nevada Gaming Control Board, which argues that Kalshi's contracts constitute unlicensed gambling rather than federally regulated commodities trading.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/nevada-judge-halts-kalshi-operations-gaming-dispute

### Citigroup Lowers Crypto Targets as Legislative Delays Stifle Market Growth
2026-03-19 09:02:05 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

Citigroup has revised its cryptocurrency market forecasts downward, citing persistent delays in key legislative frameworks. This shift reflects growing institutional frustration with the slow pace of regulatory clarity, particularly regarding stablecoins and market structure.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/citigroup-lowers-crypto-targets-legislative-delays

### Arizona Files Criminal Charges Against Kalshi in Prediction Market Crackdown
2026-03-18 03:39:21 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has initiated criminal proceedings against Kalshi, marking a significant escalation in state-level opposition to event-based prediction markets. The move challenges the federal oversight of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and could redefine the legal boundary between financial derivatives and illegal gambling.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/arizona-kalshi-criminal-charges-prediction-markets

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