CFTC, NBA agree to cooperate on prediction markets | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at protecting the integrity of professional basketball in prediction markets. In a statement dated October 26, 2026 at 18:53 GMT, both entities said they will regularly communicate and discuss issues related to integrity, and work toward maintaining “fair and transparent prediction markets.” The announcement is presented as a cooperation agreement focused on oversight and market conduct, rather than detailing specific regulatory actions. The notice also references an attached file.