Phantom rolls out Kalshi prediction markets to US users, with state restrictions and CASH stablecoin funding
The wallet integration expands Kalshi's distribution to a large US retail crypto audience even as state regulators and CME-backed groups challenge its event con
BitKE · +14 outlets
Kalshi targets December launch for exchange-traded CPI and core inflation futures
The move would put Kalshi in direct competition with established inflation derivatives venues as it seeks a Wall Street-facing product beyond event contracts.
TradingView · +9 outlets
Hegseth bars Pentagon personnel from betting on Kalshi and Polymarket with nonpublic information
The directive follows a $400K betting scandal and threatens criminal action, raising questions about insider trading on prediction markets tied to military even
NewsCord · +14 outlets
Utah sues Kalshi for $61M and asks court to block it from operating in the state
Utah is seeking a jury trial and damages, calling Kalshi a 'back-alley gambling den', in one of the most aggressive state actions against the exchange.
Castle Country Radio · +10 outlets
CME-backed Commodity Markets Council urges CFTC to reject Kalshi's perpetual oil futures
Exchanges and commodity trade groups argue the WTI perpetual contracts pose market risks ahead of their planned launch.
Crypto Briefing · +9 outlets
Kalshi and BitGo launch HODL Margining, letting institutional clients borrow against crypto for futures margin
The crypto-collateralized lending product is aimed at Kalshi Prime clients and expands margin funding options without asset sales.
FinanceFeeds · +14 outlets
Kalshi and Polymarket expand political donations as both face state and federal scrutiny
The companies have poured about $5M into 2026 politics, with $2.7M to GOP causes, as regulators and lawmakers scrutinize their operations.
Reuters · +5 outlets
Kalshi CEO says legal battle over event contracts could reach the Supreme Court
Kalshi is pressing for one national rulebook while states and the NFL argue its contracts constitute gambling.
CDC Gaming · +14 outlets
Ted Cruz announces plan to curb Kalshi and Polymarket
A senior senator's proposed limits add federal legislative pressure to prediction markets already facing state lawsuits.
Chron · +4 outlets
Illinois federal court bars state gambling rules from applying to Kalshi
The ruling is a win for Kalshi in its argument that CFTC-regulated event contracts preempt state gambling law.
SCCG Management · +14 outlets
Kalshi lobbying rises amid prediction market regulatory dispute
Kalshi is increasing its Washington spending as Congress, the CFTC and states weigh rules for event contracts.
Legis1 · +10 outlets
Kalshi wants permission to list compute markets
The request would extend Kalshi's event contracts beyond elections and sports into computing capacity benchmarks.
Axios · +14 outlets
Kalshi could let users wager on admission rates at 22 colleges, including Duke
The proposed markets would let traders bet on college admissions outcomes, drawing scrutiny from higher education officials.
Inside Higher Ed · +8 outlets
Kalshi traders see Democrats holding 52 Senate seats after the midterms
Kalshi markets are pricing a Democratic Senate majority as midterm polling and prediction market odds diverge.
Kalshi News · +13 outlets
Shane Gillis and Danny McBride star in 4-minute Kalshi ad airing during the World Series
The campaign marks a major brand push for Kalshi into mainstream sports audiences, drawing both attention and criticism.
Just Jared · +5 outlets
Congress demands VIP rewards information from DraftKings, Fanatics and prediction markets
Lawmakers are examining VIP incentive programs across sportsbooks and prediction platforms for consumer protection concerns.
Inquirer.com · +11 outlets
Judge allows Buena Vista Rancheria to join tribal suit against Kalshi
Tribal gaming interests are escalating legal challenges over Kalshi's event contracts, arguing they infringe on tribal gaming rights.
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First tungsten hedge trades on prediction market Kalshi
The trade shows Kalshi pushing event contracts into commodity hedging use cases beyond sports and elections.
Bloomberg.com · +1 outlets