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Wed, Oct 14, 4:46 AM ET

Markets18 stories ›

CFTC proposes classifying event contracts as swaps, carving sportsbook-style gambling out
The CFTC's proposed rule would write prediction markets into swap rules while excluding casino-style gambling products, a move that reshapes the state-federal f
Yogonet · +14 outlets
Kalshi seeks $40B valuation, widening lead over Polymarket
Kalshi is raising at a reported $40 billion valuation as prediction market volumes hit record levels and the two dominant venues spend millions on lobbying.
CoinMarketCap · +12 outlets
New York sues Kalshi, alleging prediction market is illegal gambling
New York's suit adds a major state-level legal front to the fight over whether event contracts constitute gambling.
The New York Times · +13 outlets
NFL backs New Jersey in Supreme Court fight over prediction markets
The league's filing raises the stakes in the Supreme Court case over whether states can regulate sports prediction markets.
Casino.com · +14 outlets
Polymarket weighs IPO and token launch amid reports of valuation above $20B
Polymarket is exploring a native token and public listing while speculation at TOKEN2049 fueled airdrop chatter.
BigGo Finance · +5 outlets
Kalshi seeks full Sixth Circuit review of sports contract ruling
Kalshi is asking the full appeals court to rehear the decision on its sports event contracts as the case heads toward possible Supreme Court review.
Law360 · +14 outlets

Polymarket18 stories ›

Polymarket weighs IPO and native token as valuation reportedly tops $20B
Polymarket's CEO hinted at an onchain asset at TOKEN2049 while the company reportedly considers an equity listing, renewing speculation about a token or airdrop
Coincentral · +9 outlets
Reuters/Ipsos poll finds most Americans oppose betting on elections and government events
The poll lands as prediction markets face growing state and federal scrutiny over event contracts, with total volumes cited above $10 billion.
Reuters · +13 outlets
Polymarket and Kalshi volumes hit $150B as regulators weigh prediction market ETFs
Record cumulative volumes coincide with an SEC pause on prediction market ETF applications, a key test of how regulators will treat the asset class.
CoinMarketCap · +3 outlets
Polymarket taps Palantir to police sports prediction markets
The partnership aims to add surveillance capacity as sports contracts drive most prediction market volume.
CoinMarketCap · +7 outlets
South Korean police refer Polymarket users for illegal gambling
The referrals mark one of the first known enforcement actions against overseas prediction market users in Asia.
Focus Gaming News · +14 outlets
Kalshi and Polymarket said to be excluded from FTC sports gambling probe
The reported carve-out suggests federal scrutiny of sports betting is currently focused on traditional sportsbooks rather than event contract venues.
Protos · +4 outlets

Kalshi18 stories ›

New York sues Kalshi, alleging its prediction market is illegal gambling
The suit escalates the state-versus-CFTC turf war over whether event contracts are gambling or regulated financial products.
The Guardian · +12 outlets
Kalshi seeks full Sixth Circuit en banc review of prediction market ruling
Kalshi is asking the entire appeals court to rehear the case after a panel sided with state regulators, a key step as the dispute heads toward possible Supreme
Cryptonews.net · +12 outlets
Kalshi probing three sub-$100 trades that called Trump's press secretary pick early
Kalshi says it is reviewing long-shot wagers on the press secretary market after traders who bought in cheaply correctly predicted the pick.
unchainedcrypto.com · +15 outlets
State regulators and NFL-backed amici urge Supreme Court to take up Kalshi event contracts dispute
Multiple briefs argue the justices should resolve whether states or the CFTC have authority over event contracts, amid warnings of a patchwork of rules if revie
SCCG Management · +2 outlets
Reuters/Ipsos poll finds most Americans oppose betting on elections and government events
The survey results land as Kalshi pushes election markets into mainstream media distribution ahead of the midterms.
Reuters · +12 outlets
Kalshi sets back-to-back daily volume records as parlays drive 70% of trading
Kalshi topped $3.9 billion in a single day twice in one weekend, with parlay-style multi-leg contracts accounting for most of the activity.
Crypto Briefing · +3 outlets

Politics18 stories ›

Reuters/Ipsos poll: most Americans oppose betting on elections and government events
The poll found roughly 60% opposition across party lines, arriving as prediction market election volumes surge ahead of the midterms.
Reuters · +14 outlets
Prediction market volume tops $10 billion as election betting surges and states push back
Election betting activity keeps climbing while state regulators contest the legality of event contracts.
WOWO · +12 outlets
Kalshi brings election betting odds to CBS News despite public opposition
Kalshi's data deal puts prediction market odds in front of a mainstream TV audience during the midterm cycle.
Crypto Briefing · +4 outlets
Kalshi asks full Sixth Circuit to rehear panel ruling favoring Ohio and Tennessee officials
Kalshi is seeking en banc review after a panel sided with state officials in its fight over election-related event contracts.
DeFi Rate · +3 outlets
Kansas Senate race draws $4M in prediction market activity as Democrats spend $5M
Traders still favor Republican incumbent Marshall despite the Democratic spending push in the state.
KSN.com · +3 outlets
Texas Senate odds: Talarico extends lead over Paxton despite public absence
Prediction markets have made the Texas Senate primary one of the most traded 2026 races.
Oddschecker · +4 outlets

Platforms18 stories ›

CFTC issues proposed swap rule separating prediction markets from casino-style sportsbook gambling
The CFTC's proposed rulemaking would write event contracts into federal swap rules while carving licensed sportsbook wagers out, drawing a regulatory line as th
Focus Gaming News · +14 outlets
Polymarket and Kalshi combined volumes reach $150B as SEC pauses prediction market ETFs
The volume milestone comes as federal regulators scrutinize prediction market ETFs and Polymarket expands into private-market bets.
CoinMarketCap · +1 outlets
Kalshi asks Sixth Circuit for en banc rehearing on sports event contracts
Kalshi is pressing for full appellate review as the state-federal fight over sports contracts continues toward the Supreme Court.
Altcoin Buzz · +8 outlets
Kalshi and Polymarket spend millions as state and federal regulators battle over prediction markets
Lobbying and legal spending escalate amid state crackdowns and federal efforts to assert authority over event contracts.
Bonus.com · +14 outlets
Coinbase pauses Michigan prediction markets under agreement with state gaming regulator
Coinbase's suspension in Michigan illustrates growing state-level pressure on exchange-operated prediction products.
Bonus.com · +14 outlets
Coinbase to launch prediction markets and tokenized equities on Dec. 17
The launch would make Coinbase the latest major exchange to offer event contracts alongside tokenized equity trading.
CoinMarketCap · +14 outlets

Regulation18 stories ›

CFTC proposes classifying event contracts as swaps while carving out sportsbook-style gambling
The proposal would hand the CFTC explicit authority over prediction markets while explicitly excluding traditional casino-style bets, setting up a federal-state
Yogonet · +15 outlets
States, NFL, and former officials file amicus briefs urging Supreme Court to take Kalshi case
A growing coalition including state regulators, the NFL, and former SEC chairs wants the Supreme Court to settle whether federal commodities law preempts state
SCCG Management · +14 outlets
New York sues Kalshi, alleging its prediction market is illegal gambling
New York becomes the latest state to sue Kalshi directly, arguing its sports and event contracts violate state gambling law despite the company's federal licens
The Guardian · +13 outlets
Kalshi asks full Sixth Circuit for en banc rehearing of sports contract ruling
Kalshi wants the entire appeals court to revisit a panel decision on its sports event contracts, a case that runs parallel to the separate Supreme Court fight o
Altcoin Buzz · +11 outlets
Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings over prediction markets and DFS in Florida
The tribe that holds Florida sports betting exclusivity claims DraftKings' prediction market and DFS offerings violate its state-granted monopoly.
Casino.com · +14 outlets
Prediction markets draw $410 billion in volume in 2026 as CFTC and states clash
The figure underscores the scale of the market now at the center of the federal-state regulatory dispute.
FinanceFeeds · +6 outlets