Prediction Markets
Trump praises prediction markets, defends CFTC as court cases compound
U.S. President Donald Trump said it was "critically important" that the CFTC keep "exclusive authority" over prediction markets, echoing CFTC Chair Michael Selig.
Spain joins growing list of countries shutting out Polymarket and Kalshi
The platforms were blocked for operating without licenses required by Spanish gambling law, citing a lack of safeguards for minors and self-excluded gamblers.
Congress hits Polymarket and Kalshi with a massive insider trading probe
Rep. James Comer is demanding internal records from the prediction market CEOs, warning that government employees could be using classified information to make “huge profits”.
India cracks down on prediction markets: Polymarket goes dark, Kalshi could be next
Polymarket has gone dark in India and as per local media reports, Kalshi could be next.
Crypto prediction markets are turning into dangerous national security risks, and Congress wants to ban them
Bubblemaps investigators led by Nicolas Vaiman, discovered 80 bets on Polymarket with a 98% win rate that he said is statistically impossible to achieve.
U.S. CFTC secures deal with National Hockey League on prediction market safeguards
A new arrangement has been set between the derivatives regulator and professional hockey, following on the heels of a similar baseball agreement.
Prediction markets firms take heat in Senate Commerce hearing scrutinizing surge
Sports betting on firms such as Kalshi was the focus of questions over advertising to children, cheating from athletes and undermining regulated gaming.
Nevada regulators push back after prediction market conference blames them for move
Spokesperson for regulator denies that it put pressure on ARIA Resort & Casino for hosting Predict 2026
U.S. CFTC in talks with every major pro sports league on policing prediction markets
Chairman Michael Selig says the agency has already taken several states to court to prove that sports contracts aren't just betting but that they're derivatives.
Kalshi confirms $1 billion raise at $22 billion valuation amid prediction market boom
Institutional trading volume surged 800% over the past six months on the platform, while annualized trading activity reached $178 billion despite growing regulatory scrutiny.
