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Markets18 stories ›

Trump to Meet Crypto, Prediction-Market Executives at White House on Aug. 19
President Trump, CFTC Chair Selig, and industry executives including Paradigm are expected to discuss crypto regulation and prediction market policy.
bloomingbit · +14 outlets
Kalshi Ordered by Washington Judge to Halt Most Event Contracts, Ruled Gambling
A King County superior court judge ruled Kalshi's event contracts constitute illegal gambling and ordered a halt to most operations in Washington state.
cryptobriefing.com · +14 outlets
Kalshi Suspends 'Mention Markets' as CFTC Reportedly Investigates
Kalshi temporarily pulled sports-mention betting markets amid a reported CFTC investigation into prediction markets tied to commentators and personalities.
Sahm · +14 outlets
Nevada Regulator Seeks $120K Per Day Fine Against Kalshi; Kalshi Accuses Officials of Federal Law Violation
The Nevada Control Board wants $120K daily penalties for Kalshi's noncompliance, while Kalshi counters that state geofencing investigators violated federal law.
The Hill · +7 outlets
CFTC Opens Public Comment on Prediction Market Rules
The CFTC is seeking public input on prediction market regulations as scrutiny intensifies, with regulators also flagging risks from incentive programs.
CoinMarketCap · +14 outlets
Brazil Bans Polymarket, Kalshi and 25 Other Prediction Platforms
Brazilian authorities have ordered the blocking of Polymarket, Kalshi, and two dozen other prediction market platforms across the country.
CoinMarketCap · +14 outlets

Polymarket16 stories ›

JPMorgan cut Polymarket banking ties in October over regulatory concerns, still eyes role in potential IPO
JPMorgan closed Polymarket's direct bank accounts in October 2025 amid regulatory scrutiny of prediction markets, but continues to seek a role advising on a pot
The Block · +15 outlets
Polymarket wins CFTC approval for US trading platform
Polymarket has received CFTC approval to operate its trading platform in the United States, a major regulatory milestone for the prediction market.
CoinMarketCap · +14 outlets
Baltimore sues Kalshi and Polymarket alleging unlicensed sports betting
The city of Baltimore filed a lawsuit claiming both prediction platforms violate consumer protection laws by operating as unlicensed sports betting operations.
Focus Gaming News · +14 outlets
Polymarket debuts 5-minute Bitcoin prediction markets with instant settlement
Polymarket launched ultra-short-duration Bitcoin prediction contracts that settle in five minutes, expanding into crypto-native event derivatives.
CoinMarketCap · +6 outlets
CLARITY Act odds crash from 82% to under 20% ahead of key September Senate vote
Polymarket markets now price less than a 20% chance that the prediction-market-friendly CLARITY Act passes, down from 82% earlier, with a crucial September Sena
Cryptonews · +1 outlets
Brazil bans Polymarket, Kalshi and 25 other prediction platforms
Brazilian regulators have prohibited access to Polymarket, Kalshi, and 25 other prediction market platforms, marking a significant international regulatory crac
CoinMarketCap · +14 outlets

Kalshi18 stories ›

Kalshi ordered to halt most prediction-market trading in Washington state by judge
A King County Superior Court judge ruled that Kalshi's sports and event contracts constitute illegal gambling under Washington law, ordering the platform to sto
VitalLaw.com · +14 outlets
Nevada regulator seeks $120K/day fine against Kalshi; Kalshi fights back in federal complaint
The Nevada Gaming Control Board asked a court to impose $120,000 daily fines on Kalshi for alleged noncompliance, while Kalshi accused Nevada investigators of v
Reuters · +7 outlets
Kalshi suspends 'mention markets' as CFTC reportedly investigates betting on Trump and sports commentators
Kalshi temporarily pulled its 'mention markets' contracts amid a federal investigation into whether they allow betting on specific public figures including Pres
Sahm · +13 outlets
Kalshi seeks $40 billion valuation in new financing round
Kalshi is reportedly raising $750 million at a $40 billion valuation despite mounting regulatory challenges from Washington state and Nevada.
N24 Haber · +14 outlets
CFTC reportedly tells Kalshi to defy state court orders amid Washington cease ruling
Reports indicate the CFTC used emergency powers to instruct Kalshi to continue operating some markets despite a Washington state judge's order to halt, creating
CoinGape · +1 outlets
Trump to meet Coinbase, Ripple and crypto leaders as CLARITY Act odds collapse to 10%
Prediction markets on Kalshi and Polymarket show the CLARITY Act's passage odds falling to 10% ahead of a White House meeting with crypto executives.
CryptoSlate · +14 outlets

Politics18 stories ›

Washington judge orders Kalshi to halt sports, election betting
A Washington judge ordered Kalshi to stop offering sports and election markets; Nevada regulators separately sought $120K per day in penalties for noncompliance
LegalSportsReport · +14 outlets
AOC jumps to 2028 Democratic front-runner on Polymarket
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez surpassed Marco Rubio in 2028 presidential nomination odds on Polymarket, hitting 19%, diverging from traditional polling averages.
SCCG Management · +14 outlets
Meta's Zuckerberg pushes to build 'Arena' prediction market app
Mark Zuckerberg is driving Meta to develop a prediction market app called Arena, signaling big tech interest in the sector.
CoinMarketCap · +14 outlets
Bernstein sees prediction markets reaching $1 trillion by 2030
Analyst Bernstein published projections that prediction market volumes could hit $1 trillion by 2030, outlining the math behind the forecast.
Yellow.com · +9 outlets
TD Cowen says prediction market bills won't pass in 2026
TD Cowen analysts predicted that federal prediction market legislation is unlikely to pass this year.
CoinMarketCap · +13 outlets
Ohio lawmakers weigh election betting ban
State lawmakers in Ohio are debating legislation that would ban election betting in the state.
State Affairs Pro · +6 outlets

Platforms18 stories ›

CFTC escalates enforcement against prediction markets, opens probe into 'word bets'
The CFTC opens a probe into prediction market 'word bets' while Kalshi halts sports mention contracts, as the agency exercises emergency authority amid a New Yo
finance.biggo.com · +12 outlets
Brazil bans Polymarket, Kalshi and 25 other prediction platforms
Brazil's regulatory action removes access to major prediction market platforms in a key Latin American market.
CoinMarketCap · +14 outlets
JPMorgan cuts off Polymarket bank account over regulatory risk
JPMorgan terminates Polymarket's banking relationship citing regulatory concerns, as scrutiny of prediction markets intensifies from both regulators and banks.
The Coin Republic · +14 outlets
Baltimore sues Kalshi and Polymarket over alleged illegal sports betting
The city of Baltimore names Kalshi and Polymarket in a lawsuit also citing Coinbase and Robinhood, claiming the platforms facilitate unlicensed sports wagering.
Focus Gaming News · +14 outlets
Kalshi ordered to stop broad range of prediction markets in Washington state
A Washington State superior court orders Kalshi to cease offering most prediction market trading in the state.
TradingView · +14 outlets
CFTC opens public comment on prediction markets rules
The CFTC solicits public feedback on proposed rulemaking for prediction markets, signaling upcoming regulatory framework changes.
CoinMarketCap · +14 outlets

Regulation18 stories ›

White House to host Trump, CFTC Chair Selig, crypto and prediction market executives Wednesday
The high-level meeting signals federal focus on prediction market regulation and crypto policy ahead of expected CFTC advisory committee launch.
The Block · +14 outlets
Washington state court orders Kalshi to halt most prediction market contracts, tribes eye Supreme Court
A Washington Superior Court ruled Kalshi's event contracts constitute illegal gambling, with tribal groups pushing for Supreme Court review.
bloomingbit · +14 outlets
Kalshi suspends 'mention markets' as CFTC reportedly probes prediction market betting on Trump and sports commentators
Kalshi voluntarily pulled sports and personality mention contracts amid a CFTC investigation into whether such markets violate commodities law.
Sahm · +12 outlets
CFTC uses emergency authority to shield Kalshi from New York crackdown, escalating federal-state fight
The CFTC invoked emergency powers to bar New York from enforcing state gambling laws against Kalshi, potentially reshaping federal-state regulatory boundaries o
londoninsider.co.uk · +6 outlets
Baltimore sues Kalshi and Polymarket alleging unlicensed sports betting operations
The city claims the prediction platforms violated consumer protection laws by offering sports event contracts without state gaming licenses.
SCCG Management · +14 outlets
JPMorgan cuts off Polymarket bank account over regulatory risk, still eyes IPO
JPMorgan terminated Polymarket's banking relationship citing regulatory concerns, though the bank remains interested in the platform's potential public offering
The Coin Republic · +6 outlets