CFTC Chairman Michael Selig has announced that the agency will continue to pursue legal action against state governments that, according to him, encroach on federal jurisdiction concerning prediction markets. According to NS3.AI, Selig emphasized the importance of maintaining federal oversight in these markets to ensure regulatory consistency and protect market integrity. The CFTC's stance reflects ongoing tensions between state and federal authorities over the regulation of prediction markets, which are platforms where participants can bet on the outcomes of events. Selig's comments underscore the agency's commitment to asserting its regulatory authority in this area.