CFTC Sues Wisconsin Over Prediction Market Ban

Key Takeaways: The CFTC sued Wisconsin on April 28, 2026, defending Kalshi and Polymarket against state gambling law enforcement. Wisconsin AG Josh Kaul filed 3 lawsuits on April 23 targeting platforms earning over $1 billion annually from sports contracts. The CFTC has now sued 5 states in April 2026, with the conflict expected to reach…

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UAE to Exit OPEC After Nearly 60 Years

The United Arab Emirates has announced it will leave OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, ending a membership that began in 1967—four years before the UAE was founded as a country. This signals a turning point in the UAE’s role in global energy. The government statement, published on state news agency WAM, cited a comprehensive…

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