President Trump has expressed support for the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets, aligning with CFTC Chair Michael Selig's stance. Trump emphasized the importance of this control on Truth Social, highlighting ongoing U.S. regulatory developments and his campaign promise to position America as a hub for cryptocurrency activities. The CFTC, under Selig's leadership, is actively defending its jurisdiction through lawsuits and amicus briefs against several states. The legal contention involves whether contracts related to sports and entertainment should be classified as prediction products under CFTC oversight. Recent actions include New York's legal challenge, Illinois' cease-and-desist order, and Minnesota's new law imposing penalties on prediction market operators. Internationally, countries like Indonesia, Spain, and India have banned prediction markets, while a U.S. House committee is currently investigating the sector.