Kalshi

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Global Markets & Equities 11 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Kalshi’s Midterm Forecasts Drew Big Money — and Fresh Scrutiny

Prediction markets drew intense attention on election night as traders wagered millions on the midterms, with Kalshi emerging as one of the most closely watched venues. A post-election review of its calls suggests the platform was directionally useful in some races, but far from infallible, underscoring both the promise and the limits of market-based forecasting.

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Global Markets & Equities30 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Utah Charges Kalshi and CEO Over Alleged Illegal Gambling Promotion

Utah prosecutors have filed criminal charges against prediction-market platform Kalshi and its chief executive, escalating a growing legal fight over whether event contracts amount to regulated trading or unlawful gambling. The case adds fresh pressure on a fast-expanding sector that has drawn both investor enthusiasm and scrutiny from state regulators across the United States.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace23 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Hegseth Bars Pentagon Personnel From Using Nonpublic Information to Bet on Military Operations

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered Pentagon personnel not to use nonpublic information to place bets tied to U.S. military operations, a move aimed at closing a newly visible ethical and security loophole. The directive comes amid rising scrutiny of prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi, where users can wager on geopolitical and military outcomes.

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World Sports08 Oct 2026, 10:15 PM IST

NFL Urges Supreme Court to Treat Prediction Markets as Gambling, Backing State Oversight

The National Football League has told the U.S. Supreme Court that sports prediction contracts are effectively gambling and should be regulated by states, sharpening a high-stakes legal fight over the fast-growing market for event-based trading. In an amicus brief supporting New Jersey regulators in their dispute with Kalshi, the league argued that allowing such contracts to operate outside state gambling laws would undermine long-standing protections around sports wagering.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy07 Oct 2026, 07:05 AM IST

Kalshi Launches Perpetual Futures Tied to US 500 Index

Kalshi has introduced a perpetual futures contract linked to its US 500 index, giving traders a way to maintain exposure without the need to roll positions. The move marks a significant expansion for the exchange as it seeks to deepen its role in market-linked trading and offer both long and short access to broad U.S. equity performance.

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Global Economy & Central Banks07 Oct 2026, 08:42 PM IST

Kalshi Adds Transparency Tags to Election Markets Ahead of Midterms

Kalshi is rolling out new transparency features on its election contracts, including tags that flag markets with low trading volumes as the U.S. midterm cycle draws closer. The move is designed to give users clearer signals about liquidity and market depth in a segment that has drawn growing scrutiny from regulators, policymakers and market participants. The update underscores how prediction markets are trying to present election wagering as a more legible financial product rather than a speculative black box.

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Global Economy & Central Banks07 Oct 2026, 03:52 PM IST

Kalshi Adds Low-Volume Tags to Election Markets Ahead of Midterms

Kalshi is introducing transparency labels on its election contracts, marking markets with low trading volumes as the platform prepares for the U.S. midterm cycle. The move is designed to give users clearer context on liquidity and pricing conditions, a critical issue in prediction markets where thin trading can distort signals.

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Global Economy & Central Banks06 Oct 2026, 02:44 PM IST

House Democrat Moves to Bar Candidates From Trading Election Prediction Markets

A House Democrat has introduced legislation aimed at preventing federal candidates from trading prediction market contracts tied to their own elections, following a recent penalty involving Kalshi. The bill would impose a fine for violations, sharpening scrutiny of a fast-growing market that has blurred the line between political forecasting and personal financial exposure.

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Global Economy & Central Banks06 Oct 2026, 09:12 AM IST

House Democrat Moves to Ban Candidates From Trading on Their Own Elections

A House Democrat has introduced legislation aimed at barring federal candidates from trading prediction market contracts tied to their own races, following scrutiny of a rival’s penalty involving Kalshi. The proposal would impose fines on violators, sharpening the debate over whether election-linked betting markets create conflicts of interest and undermine public trust.

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Global Economy & Central BanksJust now (11:41 PM IST)

Kalshi and Polymarket Trading Spikes Draw Scrutiny as Volume Growth Raises Organic Activity Questions

Trading volumes on prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket have surged sharply, but the composition of that growth is prompting fresh scrutiny from market observers. Analysts say unusual patterns in some products raise questions about whether reported activity reflects broad user demand or concentrated, potentially self-reinforcing trading.

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Big Tech, Cloud & SemiconductorsJust now (11:17 AM IST)

Kalshi Suffers Another Court Setback as Judges Say Prediction Markets Must Follow Gambling Law

A federal appeals court has dealt Kalshi another blow, ruling that its event-contract prediction markets cannot sidestep state gambling rules simply by framing bets as financial products. The decision sharpens a growing legal clash over whether federally regulated exchanges can offer contracts tied to politics, sports and other real-world outcomes without being treated like traditional bookmakers. The case now appears headed toward the Supreme Court, where the broader future of prediction markets may be decided.

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Washington, D.C.(8)United States(2)Polymarket(2)Kalshi CEO(2)House of Representatives(2)House Democrat(2)