CFTC Ends Legal Battle Over Kalshi Election Markets, Marking Pivotal Shift

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has officially stepped back from its legal battle with prediction market operator Kalshi, abandoning its appeal of a ruling that had cleared the company to offer contracts on political outcomes. The decision marks a major turning point in the regulation of event-based trading in the United States and […]

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May 7, 2025 - 09:35
CFTC Ends Legal Battle Over Kalshi Election Markets, Marking Pivotal Shift

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has officially stepped back from its legal battle with prediction market operator Kalshi, abandoning its appeal of a ruling that had cleared the company to offer contracts on political outcomes. The decision marks a major turning point in the regulation of event-based trading in the United States and […]