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Investigation into Crypto.com and Kalshi's Super Bowl Contracts Raises Gaming Questions

A closer look at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's scrutiny regarding whether sports-related contracts should be classified as gaming.

Crypto

Crypto.com and Kalshi Under CFTC Investigation Regarding Super Bowl Wagering

The CFTC is investigating Crypto.com and Kalshi for their betting markets related to the Super Bowl, focusing on their compliance with derivatives regulations.

Policy

Understanding the Gambling Debate Around Prediction Markets

An exploration of how prediction markets are viewed as gambling by regulators in various countries, highlighting the case of Polymarket and the appointment of Donald Trump Jr. as an advisor to Kalshi.

Policy

Kalshi Claims Only Congress Can Regulate Election Betting in Court Filing

Kalshi argues that the power to prohibit election betting lies solely with Congress, dismissing CFTC’s interpretation as arbitrary.

Finance

Potential Challenges for Prediction Markets in Disputed U.S. Elections

The article discusses how prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi might grapple with unresolved presidential election results.

Business

Kalshi Partners with Stork to Provide Pricing Data for Crypto Oracle Service

Kalshi expands its role in the crypto market by supplying price data to Stork Labs, enhancing the capabilities of decentralized prediction markets.

Policy

Activist Group Claims Kalshi's Election Market Is Vulnerable to Manipulation

Better Markets challenges Kalshi's trading operations by referencing claims of manipulation on a competing platform.

Politics

Kalshi's Election Prediction Market Sees Rapid Growth in Volume

Kalshi's presidential prediction market has surpassed $30 million in volume within three weeks, while still lagging behind Polymarket's impressive $2 billion since January.

Policy

Court Questions Legitimacy of Kalshi's Election Betting Platforms

The CFTC argues in appeals court that a federal judge was mistaken to allow Kalshi to operate prediction markets linked to the 2024 election.

Market Research

Kalshi Reveals Significant Republican Momentum Ahead of U.S. Elections

A recent report from Kalshi indicates strong support for Donald Trump in the upcoming U.S. elections, highlighting a gap in polling that may be attributed to Kamala Harris's declining popularity.