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CFTC Releases Staff Advisory on Mention Markets

  • The CFTC issued a staff advisory on September 22, 2026, regarding the listing & trading of "mention market" event contracts.
  • These contracts settle based on whether an individual mentions specific words, attends an event, or interacts with another person.
  • The CFTC identified a heightened risk of manipulation because settlement relies on discrete human conduct that may lack independent generation or external verification.
  • The advisory outlines limited circumstances under which such contracts may be listed in compliance with the Commodity Exchange Act.
  • It provides non-exhaustive examples of factors Designated Contract Markets (DCMs) must consider when designing these contracts under Regulations Sections 40.2 or 40.3.
  • The advisory reiterates DCMs' obligation under Core Principle 3 to list only contracts not readily susceptible to manipulation.
  • DCMs are required to provide complete, contract-specific analysis when submitting these products under Part 40.