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Markets18 stories ›

Kalshi accuses Netflix of defamation over 'Prediction Games' documentary trailer, sends cease-and-desist
Kalshi claims Netflix's upcoming documentary 'The Prediction Games' faked or misleadingly portrayed trades and has demanded the trailer be taken down, escalatin
Awful Announcing · +15 outlets
Robinhood in talks with Crypto.com to add prediction markets to its platform
Robinhood is reportedly negotiating a partnership to integrate Crypto.com's prediction market contracts, aiming to compete with Kalshi.
PYMNTS.com · +14 outlets
CFTC issues second warning to prediction markets over 'cookie-cutter' self-certifications
The U.S. regulator warned prediction platforms against using template-style self-certifications for event contracts, signaling continued scrutiny.
Crypto News · +9 outlets
Judge rules Kalshi likely violated Washington state gambling laws
A Washington judge found Kalshi probably broke state gambling laws, adding to the legal pressure on prediction markets.
KIRO 7 News Seattle · +14 outlets
Kalshi to shutter in Nevada or face $120k-per-day penalty
Kalshi agreed to stop accepting Nevada wagers by Aug. 12 or risk significant daily fines from state regulators.
InterGame Online · +2 outlets
Kalshi takes $12.4bn in World Cup bets as Polymarket manipulation flagged
Kalshi has processed $12.4 billion in World Cup wagers while a sports advisory group flagged potential manipulation on Polymarket.
Inside World Football · +2 outlets

Polymarket18 stories ›

Kalshi and Polymarket Each Target $20B+ Valuations in Fundraising Talks
Both leading prediction market platforms are in fundraising discussions that could value each at $15B-$40B, signaling explosive growth in the sector.
CoinMarketCap
Potential World Cup Manipulation on Polymarket Flagged by Integrity Watchdog
A sports advisory group has raised concerns about possible market manipulation related to World Cup wagers on Polymarket.
Dimsum Daily · +11 outlets
Polymarket to Challenge ANJ Website Block in France
Polymarket is fighting France's gaming regulator ANJ and also faces a block in Indonesia over gambling laws, part of a broadening regulatory crackdown.
European Gaming · +12 outlets
Polymarket Slashes CLARITY Act Approval Odds From 80% to 38%
Traders have dramatically lowered the probability of the crypto regulatory bill passing, even as Wall Street continues building infrastructure.
HOKANEWS.COM · +1 outlets
Polymarket, Kalshi Blocked in Ireland; Irish Examiner Explains the Ban
The two global prediction giants have been blocked in Ireland, raising questions about the legal landscape for prediction markets in Europe.
Irish Examiner
Polymarket Cuts US-Iran Ceasefire Odds as Fresh Strike Risks Emerge
Markets now price a 70% probability of a US-Iran ceasefire by end of August, down from higher levels amid renewed strike risks.
Cryptonews.net · +2 outlets

Kalshi18 stories ›

Kalshi sends Netflix cease-and-desist over 'Prediction Games' documentary trailer, accuses platform of faking trades
Kalshi demanded Netflix remove the trailer for its upcoming prediction markets documentary, alleging it defames Kalshi by showing fabricated trades and misleadi
Awful Announcing · +15 outlets
Kalshi and Polymarket each target $20B-$40B valuations in fundraising talks, per reports
The prediction market leaders are separately seeking massive valuation increases amid surging volumes driven by the World Cup, midterm elections, and sports bet
CoinMarketCap
Kalshi takes $12.4bn in World Cup bets; platform reports $27 billion FIFA World Cup windfall
The massive volume from the 2026 FIFA World Cup underscores Kalshi's rapid growth as a mainstream prediction market platform.
Inside World Football · +1 outlets
Robinhood in talks to add Crypto.com prediction markets as Kalshi rivalry grows
Robinhood is exploring integrating Crypto.com's prediction market products, positioning itself as a competitor to Kalshi in the rapidly expanding sector.
The Block · +5 outlets
Nevada orders Kalshi to withdraw sports and other prohibited event contracts or face $120k-per-day penalty
Nevada regulators gave Kalshi until August 12 to stop accepting wagers on sports and other prohibited event contracts, citing the platform's lack of a state gam
gamingintelligence.com · +14 outlets
Judge rules Kalshi likely violated Washington state gambling laws
A Washington State judge found Kalshi likely violated state gambling laws, blocking its event contracts in the state as litigation proceeds.
KIRO 7 News Seattle · +14 outlets

Politics15 stories ›

Washington state judge rules Kalshi's event contracts violate state gambling law
A Washington Superior Court judge found that Kalshi's online election betting contracts constitute illegal gambling under state law, dealing a significant legal
AOL.com · +14 outlets
Wisconsin issues warning on election bets, intensifying regulatory fight with prediction markets
State election officials in Wisconsin and Maryland escalate scrutiny of prediction market election contracts, raising questions about voter integrity and legal
WSJ · +12 outlets
Kalshi launches dedicated midterm election hub for prediction market bets
Kalshi debuts a centralized hub for betting on Senate and House races ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with interactive maps showing market odds.
CDC Gaming · +14 outlets
CFTC warns prediction markets against cookie-cutter self-certifications
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission cautioned prediction market platforms against using standardized self-certification filings, and TD Cowen analysts said
KuCoin · +5 outlets
Goldman Sachs warns of heightened market turbulence ahead of US midterm elections
Goldman Sachs cautions investors about rising S&P 500 volatility from August through Election Day, noting historical near-zero returns during midterm election p
Moomoo · +2 outlets
Polymarket and Kalshi blocked in Ireland as regulators crack down
Irish users report that both major prediction market platforms are no longer accessible, amid growing global regulatory scrutiny.
Irish Examiner · +14 outlets

Platforms9 stories ›

CFTC issues second warning to prediction markets over template-style self-certifications
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission again warned prediction market platforms against using cookie-cutter self-certifications for event contracts, signaling
Crypto News · +12 outlets
Robinhood in talks with Crypto.com to add prediction markets, challenging Kalshi
Robinhood is negotiating a partnership with Crypto.com to offer prediction market contracts, intensifying competition with Kalshi.
The Block · +15 outlets
Kalshi controls 89% of US prediction markets as legal battles mount
Kalshi holds dominant market share in US prediction markets while facing ongoing legal challenges.
CoinMarketCap · +6 outlets
Pennsylvania bill would regulate prediction markets, allow sports event contracts
A Pennsylvania legislative proposal seeks to create a regulatory framework for prediction markets and explicitly permit sports event contracts.
CDC Gaming · +14 outlets
Bipartisan bill would ban sports event contracts on prediction markets
A bipartisan proposal in Congress would prohibit sports event contracts on prediction markets, conflicting with state-level efforts.
Casino.com · +14 outlets
Kalshi taps Pyth Network to power new Commodities Hub markets
Kalshi integrates Pyth Network's oracle data to launch a Commodities Hub for trading commodity event contracts.
CoinMarketCap · +2 outlets

Regulation18 stories ›

Kalshi ordered to shutter in Nevada or face $120k-per-day penalty, agrees to withdraw sports contracts
Nevada regulators halted Kalshi's sports event contracts for 14 days; Kalshi agreed to implement geofencing and use a third-party vendor to keep such markets ou
InterGame Online · +4 outlets
CFTC issues second warning against prediction markets using template self-certifications
The CFTC warned prediction markets a second time that cookie-cutter self-certifications for event contracts may violate federal commodities law, signaling heigh
Crypto News · +14 outlets
Robinhood in talks with Crypto.com to add prediction markets, rivaling Kalshi
Robinhood is negotiating with Crypto.com to expand into prediction markets, intensifying competition with Kalshi for the U.S. retail event-contracts market.
Crowdfund Insider · +8 outlets
Bipartisan bill would ban sports event contracts on prediction markets
A U.S. bipartisan bill proposes banning sports event contracts on prediction markets, a direct challenge to Kalshi's core business line.
Casino.com · +14 outlets
Pennsylvania bill would regulate prediction markets and allow sports event contracts
Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced a bill to regulate prediction markets at the state level, including permitting sports event contracts.
CDC Gaming · +14 outlets
CME-FanDuel prediction market partnership faces new tension
The CME and FanDuel joint venture to launch regulated prediction markets is encountering fresh friction, according to reports.
Iredell Free News · +1 outlets