- Donald Trump and Chris Christie defend the CFTC's exclusive authority over prediction markets while acknowledging states must handle gambling products.
- President Trump and the administration address allegations of financial interests, propose prohibitions on wagering on sensitive government actions, and advocate for exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets.
- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is considering its first regulations for prediction markets, introducing integrity measures due to insider trading risks, with arrests involving specific data sources.
Allegations of insider trading have surfaced regarding a prediction market, leading to reports of an ongoing investigation.
9 reports, 6 independent
Updated Sep 1
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What happened
Allegations of insider trading have surfaced regarding a prediction market, leading to reports of an ongoing investigation.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.George Santos received a lifetime ban from Kalshi due to conduct violations.1 source
Kalshi bans George Santos and fines Ben Midgley over betting and suspicious trading activity.1 source
George Santos accused of insider trading on Kalshi; Trump Jr. confirmed as Kalshi adviser.1 source
Investigation launched into alleged insider trading on prediction market Kalshi.1 source
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is considering its first regulations for prediction markets, introducing integrity measures due to insider trading risks, with arrests involving specific data sources.Also in this story
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- Major prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi are under scrutiny as a Commission advises on election betting restrictions.
- The CFTC issued a warning regarding flawed self-certifications of contracts used in prediction markets.
- The Chicago Mercantile Exchange challenged the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's approval of Kalshi's contract.
The entities involved
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George Santos
American politician
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Reuters
international news agency