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Policy

NFL joins pushback against prediction markets as U.S. Supreme Court asked to act

In opposition to federal oversight of the prediction markets, the National Football League has sided with states, Gary Gensler and one of the authors of the relevant law.

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Policy

New York sues Polymarket, alleging it is running an illegal gambling operation

The state wants to block Polymarket from operating without a gambling license and recover allegedly illegal gains.

Polymarket founder and CEO Shayne Coplan (Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for The New York Times)

Policy

U.S. regulator warns about cheating risks in 'mention markets' on prediction platforms

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a new advisory to flag the unique dangers of markets based on individuals' behavior.

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Policy

Clarity Act odds surge on prediction markets, but crypto bill still faces long road

Kalshi and Polymarket bettors sharply raised the chances of U.S. crypto market structure legislation advancing, with Tuesday's Senate vote the next test.

Polymarket Clarity Act contract (Polymarket)

Markets

Polymarket names former Amazon finance chief Warren Jenson as its first CFO

Jenson becomes the prediction market’s first CFO as Polymarket builds its regulated U.S. exchange and global platform.

Polymarket (Britannica/SOPA Images)

Policy

Kalshi lays down first lifetime ban for ex-member of Congress George Santos

The prediction market platform banned Santos for manipulation as part of the industry's ongoing efforts to show it's dealing with bad behavior.

Former U.S. Representative George Santos (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

News Analysis

Kalshi off-limits in multiple states as prediction markets, CFTC team up for battle

Washington state is cut off for Kalshi customers while the company combats the development in court and its federal regulator keeps pursuing new rules.

Kalshi website shown on a laptop.

Finance

South Korea joins more than 30 jurisdictions restricting Polymarket access

Regulators rejected Polymarket's defense regarding its P2P nature, arguing the platform manages market rules and facilitates crypto-based gambling activity.

Shayne Coplan, CEO, Polymarket, speaks at Consensus 2024. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk).

Markets

JPMorgan shuttered its banking relationship with predictions platform Polymarket: FT

According to Financial Times, JPMorgan ended its banking relationship with Polymarket in late 2025 over regulatory concerns.

JPMorgan building (CoinDesk glitch)

Policy

Prediction markets should dial back faulty filings for incentives to boost trading: CFTC

The U.S. regulator of platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket suggests the industry is getting into bad compliance habits that may allow for market abuse.

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