[US CFTC Strengthens Regulation of Professional Baseball Prediction Markets and Signs Memorandum of Understanding with MLB] Odaily Planet Daily News: The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) officially announced the signing of its first Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Major League Baseball (MLB). The agreement establishes a mechanism for information exchange and collaboration between the two parties in the field of prediction markets related to professional baseball. The aim of the agreement is to enhance the protection of the integrity of professional baseball events and to cooperate on addressing potential risks in prediction markets, including fraud prevention, market manipulation, and other improper conduct. Under the MOU, the two parties will share information within the legal framework to respond more quickly to relevant incidents and proactively identify emerging trends. CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig stated that this initiative will help improve the integrity and resilience of prediction markets and provide regulators with more tools to protect market participants.