CFTC guidance issued in July 2026 clarified self-certification rules under Regulation 40.2, directing DCMs to use targeted § 40.2(d) class filings that reference prior specific contracts with identical pricing sources, formulas, and settlement methodologies rather than broad templates. This shift, paired with the June 2026 proposed rulemaking on gaming and public-interest factors for aggregate sports outcomes, has reduced some uncertainty while raising compliance costs and scrutiny. Recent examples include Gemini Titan’s October filings for NBA and NFL series, plus DKeX self-certifications for protected player props ahead of the 2026–27 season. Traders are watching which platforms sustain the volume of precise, league-specific submissions needed to meet the December 31 deadline amid ongoing litigation and state challenges.