SEC approves Cboe's KPI corporate-performance options, with Robinhood set for retail launch
The approval lets retail investors trade yes/no contracts on whether companies hit performance targets, extending prediction-market style products into listed e
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CFTC proposes treating sports and political event contracts as swaps, drawing state pushback
The proposal would place event contracts under federal swaps rules while excluding gambling, deepening the jurisdictional fight between the CFTC and state regul
iGamingToday.com · +13 outlets
Kalshi CEO warns state-led oversight would push US prediction markets offshore
Tarek Mansour argued that aggressive state regulation risks driving the industry abroad, as several states move to restrict or ban event contracts.
Crypto Briefing · +12 outlets
New York sues Kalshi, alleging its prediction market is illegal gambling
The suit is one of the most aggressive state actions against event contracts and could set precedent for how states police federally regulated venues.
The Guardian · +13 outlets
Kalshi challenges ruling that its sports contracts are not swaps in Sixth Circuit appeal
The appellate fight, with Ohio and others urging Supreme Court review, will determine whether federal swaps law preempts state gambling oversight of event contr
VitalLaw.com · +14 outlets
Kalshi seeks $40B valuation, widening lead over Polymarket
The reported fundraising target underscores how much capital is flowing into regulated event-contract venues relative to private rivals.
CoinMarketCap · +10 outlets
Polymarket and Kalshi volumes hit $150B as regulators scrutinize prediction market ETFs
Record trading volume comes as experts project a $1 trillion event market by 2030 even amid intensifying regulatory scrutiny.
CoinMarketCap · +4 outlets
Blockchain.com files for CFTC licenses to offer US prediction markets and crypto derivatives
The crypto exchange is seeking FCM and DCM approvals, making it the latest major crypto name to pursue regulated event-contract trading in the US.
KuCoin · +14 outlets
Bettors wager over $220M on midterm election outcomes on Kalshi and Polymarket
Election betting has become a major volume driver for prediction markets, with heavy money on the Texas Senate race and Democrats favored for Senate control.
New York Post · +4 outlets
Prediction markets retreat from Michigan, Connecticut and Missouri amid legal pressure
Kalshi faces a potential civil contempt finding in Michigan as several states push venues to pull sports event contracts.
Casino.com · +4 outlets
Kalshi CEO defends insider trading record, says markets can catch abuse
Mansour responded to insider-trading concerns as the CFTC and DOJ intensify scrutiny of event-contract trading.
Crypto News · +5 outlets
Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings over prediction markets and DFS in Florida
The tribal lawsuit adds to legal pressure on sports-adjacent betting products, challenging DraftKings' Florida offerings.
Casino.com · +12 outlets
Kalshi partners with Signify Group on anti-harassment measures that could include fines
The partnership responds to abuse of traders on event-contract platforms, an emerging integrity concern for the sector.
Sportico.com · +4 outlets
Kalshi launches prediction apps with Native American tribes, dividing Indian country
The tribal partnerships, led by the Alturas Indian Rancheria, could reshape the legal geography of prediction markets and rival casino tribes.
Madison365 · +14 outlets
NBA and WNBA launch responsible gaming campaign covering betting and prediction markets
The leagues are warning fans about risks as event-contract platforms expand into sports-adjacent products.
NBA.com · +14 outlets
Poll finds nearly half of Americans oppose sports betting on prediction markets
The survey signals public skepticism that could shape state-level political battles over event contracts.
Sports Business Journal · +14 outlets
Study warns prediction markets could cost 225,000 gambling jobs
The industry-funded estimate is the latest salvo in the lobbying fight between casinos and event-contract venues.
Yahoo Finance · +1 outlets
Google updates advertising policies with new prediction market guidance
The ads policy change sets rules for how prediction market platforms can market themselves, an early sign of platform-level gatekeeping.
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