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Sidley’s Ian McGinley Discusses Prediction Markets, Insider Trading Risks, and CFTC Enforcement on GRIP Podcast

November 9, 2026

In an episode of GRIP’s podcast, Sidley partner and former U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Director of Enforcement Ian McGinley joins host Julie DiMauro to discuss the evolving prediction markets landscape, insider trading risks, and regulatory oversight. The conversation explores the CFTC’s enforcement priorities, including its approach to cooperation and self-reporting, as well as how companies can develop surveillance policies, safeguard confidential information, and navigate recent rulemaking and pending litigation affecting prediction markets.

Listen to the full podcast episode on GRIP for Ian’s perspective on prediction markets, insider trading risks, and CFTC enforcement.