Tagged: kalshi

June 16, 2026 @ 10:16 am By JD Alois  |  

Perpetual futures, or Perps, have arrived in the US with the first regulated Perp issue by Kalshi, referencing Bitcoin. Expect more to follow BTCPERP was approved last month by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). While some marketplaces offered a perpetual-like product, and they have… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 6:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Former US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has taken a strong stance against expansive federal authority in the realm of sports betting. In an amicus curiae brief submitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, Gensler argues that the… Read More

June 1, 2026 @ 4:20 pm By JD Alois  |  

Prediction market Kalshi has created an “American Power Index” that is designed to be an Index like the S&P 500 for the political ecosystem. Kalshi allows betting on events on just about anything. The political index is an interesting extrapolation of the platform’s services that… Read More

May 29, 2026 @ 4:46 pm By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) and Kalshi have been approved to offer perpetual crypto futures trading. In a series of updates, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that “certain crypto asset perpetuals” will be allowed via a no-action letter. Coinbase Financial Markets (CFM), a subsidiary of Coinbase,… Read More

May 27, 2026 @ 11:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Spanish authorities have recently announced that they’ve taken regulatory action against US-based prediction market platforms, temporarily restricting access within the country. The decision underscores ongoing global debates about how to properly classify and oversee platforms that allow users to wager on the outcomes of real-world… Read More

May 25, 2026 @ 5:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Dune Analytics has introduced a unified dataset that brings together data from Polymarket and Kalshi, offering a valuable new resource for macro, equity, and quantitative researchers. The platform now delivers clean, easily queryable information that includes hourly candlestick prices, detailed per-fill trades, position-level insights, and… Read More

May 8, 2026 @ 11:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Prediction markets are experiencing steady growth, and Kalshi, a U.S.-based platform for event contracts, has become the latest emblem of this momentum. The company recently closed a $1 billion Series F funding round led by Coatue Management, with participation from heavyweights including Sequoia Capital, Andreessen… Read More

May 5, 2026 @ 9:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Prediction market platform Kalshi has partnered with Mesh to enable crypto payouts and deposits, according to a company statement. Mesh is expected to enable Kalshi to connect with over 300 wallets and exchanges, including Coinbase, Binance, MetaMask, and others. The partnership is being described as… Read More

April 25, 2026 @ 4:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Brazilian authorities have blocked access to leading prediction market platforms, including Kalshi and Polymarket. The move forms part of a larger enforcement effort targeting unlicensed betting-style services, with officials emphasizing the need to shield everyday investors from unregulated risks. Finance Minister Dario Durigan announced the… Read More

April 23, 2026 @ 8:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Prediction market platform Kalshi has taken decisive steps to combat potential insider trading, imposing fines and suspensions on three congressional candidates who placed bets on the outcomes of their own election campaigns. The actions, announced on April 22, 2026, underscore the company’s commitment to tightening… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 3:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ohio’s gambling oversight agency has formally notified prediction market leader Kalshi of its intent to impose a $5 million fine, marking a sharp escalation in the state’s crackdown on unlicensed sports-related trading. The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) issued the notice Tuesday afternoon to KalshiEX… Read More

April 4, 2026 @ 9:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A Nevada judge has extended an order blocking prediction market platform Kalshi from allowing residents to trade contracts tied to sports and other events unless the company first obtains a state gaming license. The decision, issued on April 3 in Carson City, marks a notable… Read More

April 2, 2026 @ 5:03 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is poised to do battle with several states that have challenged prediction market platforms. The CFTIC filed suit today, challenging the legal actions of Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois against CFTC-registered designated contract markets. The CFTC stated: “Congress long ago… Read More

April 1, 2026 @ 3:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Prediction marketplace Kalshi says it has achieved a key licensing victory that brings leveraged trading on event contracts one step closer to reality. The development positions the company to appeal more strongly to professional traders and institutional investors seeking greater capital efficiency in speculative markets…. Read More

March 31, 2026 @ 9:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs has indicated that prediction markets—platforms allowing traders to buy and sell contracts tied to the outcomes of real-world events like elections, geopolitical conflicts, economic shifts, sports results, and pop culture happenings—have evolved from niche forecasting tools into a major financial phenomenon. Once limited… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 8:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a somewhat surprising twist amid fierce industry competition, the leaders of two top prediction market platforms have pooled resources to back a specialized venture capital fund. Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour and Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan are key investors in 5c(c) Capital, a new firm… Read More

March 22, 2026 @ 3:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The state of Nevada has achieved a significant legal victory in its efforts to regulate online prediction markets, securing a temporary restraining order against Kalshi. News outlets such as Wired, along with commentary from gambling focused legal expert Daniel Wallach, have highlighted this recent court… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 7:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Prediction market platform Kalshi Inc. has completed a substantial new financing round, pulling in more than $1 billion and elevating its overall company worth to $22 billion. This development, shared by individuals close to the transaction, represents a striking leap forward for the innovative fintech… Read More

March 17, 2026 @ 3:36 pm By JD Alois  |  

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has filed charges against prediction marketplace Kalshi. The battle between the new form of betting and state oversight has been simmering for some time. According to a release issued by the AG, the state alleges that Kalshi accepted bets from… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 6:57 pm By JD Alois  |  

Michael B. Jordan currently holds a solid lead regarding the Oscar for Best Actor on the two top prediction markets, Polymarket and Kalshi. As it stands right now, Jordan is at 58% on Kalshi ($17 million+ in volume) and 59% on Polymarket ($11 million+). Eating… Read More