regulatory policy

Ghana's government committed to renewing Gold Fields' Tarkwa mine lease but eliminated automatic extensions, requiring fresh scrutiny of the South African miner's operational plans. This policy change introduces regulatory uncertainty for international mining companies operating in Ghana, potentially affecting investment decisions and mining project valuations.

U.S. senators have banned themselves from trading on prediction markets following Democratic lawmakers' request to the CFTC to prohibit event contracts on elections, war, and military actions. This regulatory move could limit liquidity and participation in political prediction markets, affecting platforms that rely on high-profile participants.

Prediction market platform Kalshi voided certain bets on Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei's ouster, citing policies against markets directly tied to death. This reflects regulatory sensitivities around prediction markets dealing with geopolitical events and mortality-related outcomes.