CFTC Invokes Emergency Powers, Orders Kalshi to Keep Operating Amid New York $36B Lawsuit
The CFTC used its emergency authority to order Kalshi to continue operating in New York after state regulators sued for $36 billion, escalating the federal-stat
Bloomberg.com · +14 outlets
FlightAware Withdraws Lawsuit Against Kalshi Over Flight-Cancellation Markets One Day After Filing
FlightAware sued Kalshi for using its flight data without authorization to power flight-cancellation prediction markets, then withdrew the lawsuit the next day.
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California Lawmakers Demand Crackdown on Wildfire Betting on Prediction Markets
U.S. senators and California lawmakers called for regulators to block prediction market bets on wildfires, citing risks of arson and profiting from tragedy afte
CBS News · +12 outlets
Kalshi Seeks Fresh Funding at $40 Billion Valuation, Tops $4B in Annualized Revenue
Kalshi reportedly seeks a $40 billion valuation in a new funding round amid rapid growth, with annualized revenue exceeding $4 billion.
The Information · +1 outlets
Polymarket Suffers World Cup Comedown, Revamps Marketing and Hires Executives Ahead of Fall Events
Polymarket is restructuring its marketing and executive team, hiring veterans from Robinhood, Coinbase, and Nasdaq, as it prepares for a busy fall season and it
Bloomberg.com · +3 outlets
Kalshi Tops $4 Billion in Annualized Revenue as it Seeks $40 Billion Valuation
Kalshi's revenue has climbed to over $4 billion on an annualized basis as it pursues a $40 billion valuation in new fundraising.
The Information · +8 outlets
Kalshi Adds Albany Lobbyists Amid Legal Fight With New York Leaders
Kalshi hired lobbyists in New York's capital as it battles state regulators who are seeking to shut down its operations.
Bloomberg Government News · +1 outlets
Utah Defends Gambling Laws as Kalshi Seeks Protection During Appeal
Utah regulators are defending state gambling laws as Kalshi asks a judge again to block the state from taking action against its prediction markets.
KMYU · +11 outlets
Prediction Market Growth Skyrockets as Critics Worry About Addiction
The rapid expansion of prediction markets is drawing concern from critics who warn of gambling addiction risks similar to sports betting.
northjersey.com · +1 outlets
Eight States Now Have Authority to Ban or Restrict Kalshi
At least eight U.S. states have gained regulatory authority to ban or restrict Kalshi's prediction market operations, reflecting growing state-level pushback.
CDC Gaming · +14 outlets
Kalshi Loss Dooms Coinbase's Bid to Block Connecticut Enforcers
A judge denied Kalshi's preliminary injunction in Connecticut, a ruling that also undermined Coinbase's separate effort to block Connecticut enforcement actions
law360.com · +1 outlets
Nevada Problem Gambling Group Cuts Ties With National Council Over Kalshi Deal
The Nevada Council on Problem Gambling severed ties with the National Council on Problem Gambling over the national body's partnership with Kalshi.
CDC Gaming · +8 outlets
Flutter CEO Sees Limited Cannibalization From Prediction Markets in Legal Sports Betting States
Flutter Entertainment's CEO stated that prediction markets pose limited cannibalization risk to sports betting in legal states and sees good or great outcomes f
Casino.org · +10 outlets
CFTC Warns Prediction Markets Against Using Sportsbook-Style Odds
The CFTC warned regulated prediction market operators that displaying American-style sports betting odds could mislead users about event contracts.
focusgn.com · +14 outlets
Prediction Markets Reignite Sportsbook Spending Battle Ahead of NFL Season
The rise of prediction markets is intensifying competition for customer acquisition spending with traditional sportsbooks as the NFL season approaches.
CDC Gaming · +3 outlets
Polymarket Loads Up on Robinhood, Coinbase, Nasdaq Veterans Ahead of US Test
Polymarket has hired executives from top trading and crypto firms to strengthen its leadership team for the upcoming U.S. regulatory and business push.
Yahoo Finance · +4 outlets
Bernstein Sees Prediction Markets Reaching $1 Trillion by 2030
Bernstein analysts projected prediction markets could hit $1 trillion in volume by 2030, calling them an emerging institutional asset class.
Yellow.com · +14 outlets
Prediction Market Infrastructure Startup River Markets Raises $8.5M Seed From Haun Ventures
River Markets, a startup building institutional trading tools for prediction markets, raised an $8.5 million seed round led by Haun Ventures.
Fortune · +4 outlets