CFTC orders Kalshi to continue offering prediction markets in New York after state lawsuit
The CFTC has ordered Kalshi to keep operating in New York, despite a state lawsuit.
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Who reported it (6)
- ‘Significant overreach’: Prediction market responds to lawsuit from NY Attorney General NEWS10 ABC · 18h ago
- Kalshi brings in former U.S. solicitor general as Washington state gambling case escalates GeekWire · 18h ago
- Utah defends gambling laws as Kalshi seeks protection during appeal KUTV · 18h ago
- New York misses the mark on prediction markets New York Daily News · 18h ago
- Buzz of the Week: Should Utah block Kalshi entirely? The Salt Lake Tribune · 18h ago
- CFTC orders Kalshi to continue offering prediction markets in New York after state lawsuit CoinDesk · 18h ago
The story so far
The CFTC has ordered Kalshi to continue operating its prediction markets in New York. This comes after the state of New York filed a lawsuit against the company. The CFTC's order is a surprise, given the state's legal action.
The CFTC's decision is not the only legal hurdle Kalshi faces. Washington state and Utah have also taken legal action against Kalshi. Utah is defending its gambling laws as Kalshi seeks protection during an appeal.
The Salt Lake Tribune is asking whether Utah should block Kalshi entirely. Meanwhile, the New York Daily News has criticized New York's approach to prediction markets. Kalshi has brought in a former U.S. solicitor general to help with its legal battles.
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The obvious questions
What is Kalshi?
Kalshi is a company that offers prediction markets.
What is the CFTC?
The CFTC is the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, a U.S. federal agency that regulates futures and option markets.
What is a prediction market?
A prediction market is a market where people can buy and sell contracts based on the outcome of future events.
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