Kalshi’s US web traffic surges 1,520% as trading volume hits $40B
Kalshi's rapid growth highlights the tension between innovation in prediction markets and regulatory challenges, potentially reshaping the industry. T...
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Kalshi US visits soar 1,500% as regulatory pressure mounts
Kalshi’s US web traffic climbed more than 1,500% in less than a year, while trading volume grew even faster and legal scrutiny of its sports contracts...
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Polymarket launches perpetual futures tied to oil, competing with Kalshi
Polymarket's entry into perpetual futures could reshape the derivatives landscape, intensifying competition and expanding market accessibility globall...
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Michigan authorities continue pursuit to block Kalshi as Supreme Court fight looms
Kalshi previously said it had been placed in an “impossible position” after federal authorities directed the company to ignore a Michigan restraining ...
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CFTC Asks Judge to Dismiss CME Lawsuit Over Crypto Perpetual Futures
The regulator argues that CME cannot challenge its approval of Kalshi’s Bitcoin perpetual contract without showing concrete financial harm.
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Kalshi seeks CFTC approval for WTI crude perpetual futures: Report
Kalshi reportedly plans to file for approval of a WTI crude oil perpetual futures contract that would trade around the clock five days a week without ...
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Michigan Judge Bars Kalshi Sports Bets, Threatens $500K Daily Fine
The order calls the prediction market platform a sports betting operation "masquerading as an investment opportunity."
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CFTC files bid to dismiss CME suit over Kalshi’s Bitcoin perps
The CFTC's stance could reshape regulatory landscapes, influencing competition and innovation in the US crypto derivatives market. The post CFTC files...
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Kalshi seeks approval for perpetual oil-linked futures contract
Kalshi's perpetual oil futures could revolutionize market dynamics, offering continuous trading and potentially challenging established exchanges. The...
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New Jersey officials petition US Supreme Court over prediction markets
New Jersey’s Attorney General and gaming authorities filed a petition for a writ of certiorari to the US Supreme Court over Kalshi offering sporting e...
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Fed Rate Cut Odds Slashed as Kalshi September Hike Bets Reach 60%–68%
Bitcoin faces a key Fed test as September hike odds reach 60%–68%, with yields, oil and guidance shaping the market reaction. The post Fed Rate Cut Od...
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Kalshi seeks US approval for WTI crude oil perpetual futures
Kalshi's move into perpetual futures for crude oil could reshape commodity trading, challenging established markets and regulatory frameworks. The pos...
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Kalshi to seek approval for first US-regulated oil perpetual futures contract
Kalshi's move into perpetual futures for crude oil could reshape commodity trading, challenging established markets and regulatory frameworks. The pos...
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Kalshi Suspends House Candidate Laurie Buckhout for Betting on Herself
The North Carolina Republican bought less than $1,000 of contracts on her own race and drew a three-year ban.
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Kalshi and Polymarket monthly volume falls 14% to $45B in August as World Cup hangover sets in
The decline in trading volume highlights the volatility and dependency of prediction markets on major global events, impacting future growth. The post...
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Former US Rep. George Santos Banned From Kalshi for Life After Betting on Himself
Kalshi is permanently cutting off George Santos after investigating trades that allegedly exploited his ability to influence the outcome of event cont...
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Kalshi issues first lifetime ban for Republican politician over insider bets
The prediction platform permanently banned George Santos and issued a three-year suspension for Laurie Buckhout after investigations into using inside...
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Kalshi launches VVV perpetuals, bringing Venice AI’s token to US regulated futures
Kalshi's VVV perpetuals could accelerate the integration of AI-driven tokens into mainstream finance, enhancing privacy-focused decentralized solution...
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Kalshi’s Most-Requested Market Isn’t Politics, It’s Divorce
Kalshi’s Head of Institutional says the single market users request most isn’t tied to sports or elections, it’s whether their own relationship will s...
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Donald Trump Jr.’s 1789 Capital to Put $300M Into Polymarket
Trump Jr.'s involvement in the prediction industry extends beyond Polymarket, as he also advises rival firm Kalshi.
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Trump Jr.-linked 1789 Capital leads Polymarket’s $1B raise: Report
Donald Trump Jr.-linked 1789 Capital will reportedly lead a $1 billion investment round into Polymarket, which would value the platform at $21 billion...
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‘An Unserious Company’: Santos Fires Back at Kalshi Lifetime Ban
Kalshi issued its first permanent ban on Monday, barring former U.S. Rep. George Santos and fining him $71,356 over trades on his own State of the Uni...
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Ninth Circuit Ruling Sets Up a Kalshi Supreme Court Fight on Sept. 3
New Jersey has until Thursday to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Third Circuit decision protecting Kalshi’s sports event contracts from state g...
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CLARITY Act Odds Stay Buried as Senate Showdown Closes In
As August comes to a close, the CLARITY Act is barreling toward a critical Sept. 15 Senate test with prediction marketplace odds flashing serious doub...
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George Santos Bet on Whether He'd Show Up to the State of the Union—Kalshi Just Banned Him for Life
The exchange found the former congressman placed large trades on his own State of the Union attendance, then made false statements to move prices, pro...
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Kalshi traders assign 66% chance of Trump impeachment before end of term
The high impeachment odds highlight potential political instability, influencing market dynamics and public perception of governance efficacy. The pos...
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Kalshi bans George Santos over State of the Union bets
Kalshi's ban on Santos underscores the critical need for stringent compliance in prediction markets to maintain integrity and trust. The post Kalshi b...
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Kalshi bars former congressman George Santos for insider trading
Kalshi's decisive action against Santos highlights the platform's commitment to integrity, setting a strong precedent for prediction market regulation...
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Kalshi taps Alpaca to expand event contracts to global brokers
Kalshi's partnership with Alpaca could significantly boost global prediction market accessibility, potentially accelerating industry growth to $1 tril...
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Kalshi becomes exclusive prediction market partner for US Open
Kalshi's exclusive US Open partnership could redefine prediction markets' role in sports, enhancing visibility and regulatory acceptance. The post Kal...
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