2026-01-15 19:50:39

NCAA has just filed a petition with the CFTC requesting a suspension of college sports betting platforms. The association cited concerns about the safety and interests of young athletes.

From NCAA's perspective, these prediction platforms could pose significant risks—from psychological impacts to the potential distortion of sports competition. This move reflects a broader trend: global regulators are seeking to balance financial innovation with user protection, especially for vulnerable groups.

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CoffeeOnChain

· 7h ago

This NCAA is really funny. Banning event predictions to protect athletes? It seems like they just want to monopolize the narrative.

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HashBrownies

· 7h ago

Nah, NCAA is really doing this. Athletes are supposed to be regulated when it comes to making money, but no one says anything when they cash in themselves.

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TradFiRefugee

· 7h ago

Hmm... NCAA wants to regulate athlete gambling again, but can they really stop it? Anyway, where there's demand, there's a market. Bans have never been the solution. It's already 2024 and we're still debating this... regulation always lags behind innovation. Athletes should have autonomy themselves, why do they always need protection? Such timidity, DeFi platforms have long found ways around it. NCAA is really becoming less and less effective... Instead of banning, it's better to educate about the risks. The crypto market is already much more transparent than traditional sports betting, it's funny. Protecting minors is understandable, but treating adult athletes like children is going too far. Wait, can you still bet on college sports on-chain? Ask your friends...

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MindsetExpander

· 7h ago

Hmm... NCAA's move is a bit conservative. Can banning event prediction platforms really protect athletes? Wake up, the problem isn't the platform, it's the people. Speaking of which, young people all want to make quick money. No matter how strict regulations are, they can't stop it. The fundamental problem can't be solved. Wait, why does this remind me so much of the controversies in the crypto space... history always repeats itself. Damn, there's so much money in American sports. No wonder everyone is fighting for a spot. I'm just worried it will turn into another monopoly game "in the name of protection." It's really interesting.

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