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.
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The CFTC argues in appeals court that a federal judge was mistaken to allow Kalshi to operate prediction markets linked to the 2024 election.
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.
Two U.S.-regulated prediction markets have launched for the presidential elections with one month remaining until Election Day.
Kalshi has restarted betting on Congress after a court decision, while forecasts for the presidency are in the works from multiple markets.
Michael Selig advocates for blockchain-based prediction markets, emphasizing their potential for enhancing transparency and accuracy in public information.
Solana DEX Jupiter has introduced a beta predictions market in partnership with Kalshi, with plans for a full rollout by late 2025.
Polymarket is forming an in-house trading team aimed at trading against users while expanding its presence in the U.S. amidst scrutiny regarding similar practices from competitors.
Kalshi takes legal action in Iowa to prevent potential enforcement over its sports event contracts, alleging substantial risk from state regulators.
A federal court in Tennessee has ruled to block state action against Kalshi, affirming its contracts fall under federal regulations.
A federal judge has temporarily restrained Tennessee's enforcement actions against Kalshi, allowing the platform to continue offering contracts until a preliminary injunction hearing.
Coinbase aims to establish federal oversight on prediction markets by suing regulators in three states, contending that federal commodities law should apply rather than state gambling statutes.
Kalshi has initiated the use of Solana blockchain to offer tokenized event contracts, enhancing user anonymity in betting.
Kalshi has initiated a lawsuit against the New York State Gaming Commission, alleging the regulator has exceeded its authority in halting the platform's operations.
Kalshi has raised significant funding to broaden its prediction market services internationally, with notable restrictions in various countries.
Recent predictions indicate that Bitcoin may struggle to breach the $100,000 barrier in the near future.

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