The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a notice stating that "Mention Market" prediction contracts carry elevated manipulation risks and may only be listed under limited circumstances. These contracts, which settle based on whether specific individuals mention certain words or attend events, must comply with the Commodity Exchange Act and related regulations. The agency highlighted that such markets are vulnerable to insiders or related parties deliberately influencing settlement outcomes through their statements or attendance. The CFTC has previously taken enforcement action against this risk, including suing a former White House teleprompter operator over Kalshi platform contracts and charging former Congressman George Santos for allegedly manipulating contract prices through public statements.