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US Government Warns Kalshi Over Prediction Markets
US government threatens Kalshi prediction market with charges after CFTC investigation.
In brief
US government threatens Kalshi prediction market with charges after CFTC investigation. US Commodity Futures Trading Commission warns Kalshi prediction market over unregistered event contracts, risking major regulatory reversal. Originally reported by Futurism.
US Government Targets Prediction Markets
Democrats take control of Washington DC this January as they aim to regulate prediction markets previously allowed under Trump administration.
CFTC Issues Warning to Kalshi
US Commodity Futures Trading Commission warns Kalshi about imminent charges for unregistered event contracts.
Kalshi Claims Procedural Error
Kalshi says CFTC warning involves a procedural error with a few contracts, many not live.
Event Contracts Under Scrutiny
Kalshi's weather event contracts, like rain totals in los angeles, face regulatory review.
In short
US Commodity Futures Trading Commission warns Kalshi prediction market over unregistered event contracts, risking major regulatory reversal.
