Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)

organization

Last mentioned: Mar 24, 2026

Timeline

  1. Military Action

    U.S. forces conduct a targeted strike; news breaks globally.

  2. Market Settlement

    Polymarket resolves the market as 'Yes,' resulting in a $515,000+ payout for the trader.

  3. Position Established

    The account places a high-conviction bet on a U.S. strike against Iran occurring by early March.

  4. Account Created

    A new wallet is funded with USDC and interacts with Polymarket for the first time.

  5. CTA Registration Confirmed

    Two Prime announces successful registration with the CFTC and NFA as a Commodities Trading Advisor.

Stories mentioning Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) 4

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Prediction Market Windfall: New Polymarket Account Nets $515K on Iran Strike

A newly created account on the decentralized prediction platform Polymarket secured a profit exceeding $515,000 by correctly wagering on a U.S. military strike against Iran. The high-stakes win highlights the growing influence of prediction markets in forecasting geopolitical volatility and raises questions regarding potential insider activity or high-conviction institutional trading.

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Polymarket Trader Nets $515,000 Betting on U.S. Military Strike in Iran

A newly created Polymarket account has realized over $515,000 in profits by correctly predicting a U.S. military strike against Iran. The trade highlights the growing role of decentralized prediction markets in forecasting high-stakes geopolitical events while reigniting ethical debates over on-chain war profiteering.

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Two Prime Registers as CTA with CFTC and NFA, Advancing Institutional Access

Digital asset investment firm Two Prime has officially registered as a Commodities Trading Advisor (CTA) with the CFTC and the National Futures Association. This regulatory milestone enables the firm to offer sophisticated, derivative-based investment strategies to institutional clients within a compliant U.S. framework.

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