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Poker

Feds sue 3 states for trying to bring Kalshi and Polymarket under more control | Fortune

Women in technology

fromThe Atlantic

It's Not Gambling, It's 'Girl Math'

Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are primarily male-dominated, despite attempts to attract female users through social media campaigns.

fromPOLITICO

How prediction markets landed in Congress' crosshairs

Debate centers on regulation and taxation of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, with bipartisan interest in addressing insider trading.

CFTC and DOJ Sue 3 States as Jurisdiction Battle Raises Stakes for Prediction Markets

Federal authorities are asserting exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state regulations to ensure a unified framework for derivatives oversight.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Kalshi and Polymarket ban insider trading as senators look to curb prediction markets

Kalshi and Polymarket implemented new rules to enhance market safety after proposed legislation threatened the prediction market industry.

Cryptocurrency

The 4 biggest differences between Kalshi and Polymarket

Poker

Feds sue 3 states for trying to bring Kalshi and Polymarket under more control | Fortune

Women in technology

fromThe Atlantic

It's Not Gambling, It's 'Girl Math'

Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are primarily male-dominated, despite attempts to attract female users through social media campaigns.

fromPOLITICO

How prediction markets landed in Congress' crosshairs

Debate centers on regulation and taxation of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, with bipartisan interest in addressing insider trading.

CFTC and DOJ Sue 3 States as Jurisdiction Battle Raises Stakes for Prediction Markets

Federal authorities are asserting exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state regulations to ensure a unified framework for derivatives oversight.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Kalshi and Polymarket ban insider trading as senators look to curb prediction markets

Kalshi and Polymarket implemented new rules to enhance market safety after proposed legislation threatened the prediction market industry.

more#prediction-markets

#polymarket

8 hours ago

US news

Lawmaker Demands Polymarket Remove 219 War Bets After Airman Market Controversy

Business intelligence

Polymarket Brings TradFi Markets to Prediction Trading With Pyth Integration

Polymarket integrates Pyth Network for data-backed trading on U.S. equities, commodities, and ETFs, enhancing prediction market accuracy.

8 hours ago

US news

Lawmaker Demands Polymarket Remove 219 War Bets After Airman Market Controversy

Business intelligence

Polymarket Brings TradFi Markets to Prediction Trading With Pyth Integration

Polymarket integrates Pyth Network for data-backed trading on U.S. equities, commodities, and ETFs, enhancing prediction market accuracy.

more#polymarket

Artificial intelligence

16 hours ago

Is This ETF the Safest Way to Benefit From AI?

Reliable power is essential for AI scalability, making utilities crucial beneficiaries of the AI era.

Beyond JEPI: 3 Covered Call ETFs Quietly Outperforming JPMorgan's Crown Jewel in 2026

JPMorgan Equity Premium ETF is a leading covered call ETF, but competitors offer specific advantages for different investor needs.

Media industry

Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan could do prediction markets with big guardrails

JPMorgan is considering entering prediction markets with strict regulations and compliance controls, focusing on informed trading rather than gambling.

Beyond JEPI: 3 Covered Call ETFs Quietly Outperforming JPMorgan's Crown Jewel in 2026

JPMorgan Equity Premium ETF is a leading covered call ETF, but competitors offer specific advantages for different investor needs.

Media industry

Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan could do prediction markets with big guardrails

JPMorgan is considering entering prediction markets with strict regulations and compliance controls, focusing on informed trading rather than gambling.

New top federal enforcer has his sights set on ending insider trading on prediction markets | Fortune

Curbing insider trading on prediction markets is a top priority for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

US Elections

Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading-but the party may be coming to an end | Fortune

Insider trading in prediction markets has surged, raising concerns about unethical betting practices and lack of regulatory oversight.

Kalshi says it will crack down on politicians and athletes betting

Kalshi introduces new guardrails to prevent insider trading in sports and political betting markets.

fromTheankler

Media industry

Digging Deeper on Kalshi's MrBeast Insider Trading Scam

fromThe Verge

Oh, you think the government will regulate Kalshi and Polymarket? Wanna bet?

The CFTC lacks sufficient resources to effectively police insider trading in prediction markets, relying instead on exchange self-policing despite having regulatory authority.

Business

Kalshi CEO details measures blocking insider trading

New top federal enforcer has his sights set on ending insider trading on prediction markets | Fortune

Curbing insider trading on prediction markets is a top priority for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

US Elections

Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading-but the party may be coming to an end | Fortune

Insider trading in prediction markets has surged, raising concerns about unethical betting practices and lack of regulatory oversight.

Kalshi says it will crack down on politicians and athletes betting

Kalshi introduces new guardrails to prevent insider trading in sports and political betting markets.

fromTheankler

Media industry

Digging Deeper on Kalshi's MrBeast Insider Trading Scam

fromThe Verge

Oh, you think the government will regulate Kalshi and Polymarket? Wanna bet?

The CFTC lacks sufficient resources to effectively police insider trading in prediction markets, relying instead on exchange self-policing despite having regulatory authority.

Business

Kalshi CEO details measures blocking insider trading

Trump administration sues three states over attempts to regulate prediction markets

The Trump administration filed lawsuits against three states to assert federal control over prediction markets, challenging state regulations and gambling laws.

#kalshi

Marketing tech

Kalshi's new campaign in D.C. is an ad for everything wrong with prediction markets

Kalshi Approved for Margin Trading After Affiliate Kinetic Markets Gets FCM Registration

Kalshi Inc. has received NFA approval for Kinetic Markets as an FCM, enabling margin trading for institutional investors.

17 hours ago

Poker

Nevada Court Rules Kalshi Event Contracts Align With Gambling Laws

Kalshi tightens rules banning insider trading on certain markets

Kalshi is implementing stricter measures to prevent insider trading by blocking politicians and athletes from trading in relevant markets.

6 days ago

Kalshi shifts Washington lawsuit into federal jurisdiction fight

Washington's lawsuit against Kalshi alleges illegal online gambling, claiming the platform misrepresents itself as a prediction market.

Kalshi funding valuation doubles amid regulatory pressure

Kalshi's valuation has surged to $22 billion after raising $1 billion, despite ongoing regulatory challenges.

Marketing tech

Kalshi's new campaign in D.C. is an ad for everything wrong with prediction markets

Kalshi Approved for Margin Trading After Affiliate Kinetic Markets Gets FCM Registration

Kalshi Inc. has received NFA approval for Kinetic Markets as an FCM, enabling margin trading for institutional investors.

17 hours ago

Poker

Nevada Court Rules Kalshi Event Contracts Align With Gambling Laws

Kalshi tightens rules banning insider trading on certain markets

Kalshi is implementing stricter measures to prevent insider trading by blocking politicians and athletes from trading in relevant markets.

6 days ago

Kalshi shifts Washington lawsuit into federal jurisdiction fight

Washington's lawsuit against Kalshi alleges illegal online gambling, claiming the platform misrepresents itself as a prediction market.

Kalshi funding valuation doubles amid regulatory pressure

Kalshi's valuation has surged to $22 billion after raising $1 billion, despite ongoing regulatory challenges.

Compliance startup Delve removed from Y Combinator portfolio after anonymous whistleblower posts spark investor exodus - Silicon Canals

Delve has been removed from Y Combinator's portfolio due to serious allegations regarding its business practices and compliance misrepresentation.

Information security

SEC Warns Fake Officials Exploit Trust With Fraud Tactics Targeting Investors

Impersonation scams using SEC branding are increasing, exploiting investor trust through social media and text messages.

CFTC lawsuit targets states over prediction markets ban

Federal regulators are suing Arizona, Illinois, and Connecticut to assert authority over event contracts against state regulations labeling them as unlicensed gambling.

Paradigm, a major investor in Kalshi, is building its own prediction markets trading terminal, say sources | Fortune

Paradigm is developing a prediction markets trading terminal to cater to professional traders and market makers.

World news

5 days ago

Experts say geopolitical trades test limits of insider trading laws

Unusual trading patterns before Trump's Iran announcement raise questions about market integrity and the adequacy of current regulations.

#bitcoin

9 hours ago

Cryptocurrency

Risk off Markets and Centralization Debates Week in Review

19 hours ago

Cryptocurrency

VC Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Non-State Actors Will Leverage Quantum Computing to Attack Bitcoin's 'Honeypot'

13 hours ago

Cryptocurrency

Traders Hedge Hard: Bitcoin Put Volume Outpaces Calls 54.87% to 45.13%

9 hours ago

Risk off Markets and Centralization Debates Week in Review

Bitcoin risks dip below $59K as institutions dominate flows and quantum threats emerge.

19 hours ago

VC Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Non-State Actors Will Leverage Quantum Computing to Attack Bitcoin's 'Honeypot'

Quantum computing poses an imminent threat to Bitcoin, with a 5 to 7-year deadline for the network to adapt or face severe consequences.

13 hours ago

Traders Hedge Hard: Bitcoin Put Volume Outpaces Calls 54.87% to 45.13%

Bitcoin futures open interest has decreased to $46.94 billion, indicating a defensive market sentiment among traders.

more#bitcoin

fromFuturism

14 hours ago

Polymarket Has Turned Our Climate Apocalypse Into a Casino

"Gambling on the weather has become an institution throughout a great part of the United States." This sentiment from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram in 1915 highlights the long-standing tradition of weather betting in American culture.

Poker

Artificial intelligence

12 hours ago

Anthropic Restricts Claude Agent Access Amid AI Automation Boom in Crypto

Anthropic shifted Claude Pro and Max users to pay-as-you-go billing for third-party tools, impacting crypto developers with significant cost increases.

16 hours ago

Bonds are Taking a Hit. A Steadier Place to Diversify Further

Bond funds face challenges due to potential Fed rate hikes and escalating geopolitical tensions, impacting consumer inflation and investment strategies.

CFTC sues three states for trying to regulate prediction markets

CFTC is suing states for attempting to regulate prediction markets, asserting its exclusive jurisdiction over these financial instruments.

Prediction Market Showdown: CFTC and DOJ Challenge Illinois State Gambling Authority in Federal Court

The CFTC filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials, asserting exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state gambling laws.

CFTC Finalizes Settlement With Former FTX Engineer, Imposes $3.7M Disgorgement

CFTC finalizes case against former FTX executive, imposing penalties and bans while emphasizing cooperation in crypto fraud investigations.

fromBusiness Insider

2 months ago

Law

The only federal regulator that oversees prediction markets says it will ease up on Kalshi and others

fromEngadget

CFTC sues three states for trying to regulate prediction markets

CFTC is suing states for attempting to regulate prediction markets, asserting its exclusive jurisdiction over these financial instruments.

Prediction Market Showdown: CFTC and DOJ Challenge Illinois State Gambling Authority in Federal Court

The CFTC filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials, asserting exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state gambling laws.

CFTC Finalizes Settlement With Former FTX Engineer, Imposes $3.7M Disgorgement

CFTC finalizes case against former FTX executive, imposing penalties and bans while emphasizing cooperation in crypto fraud investigations.

fromBusiness Insider

2 months ago

Law

The only federal regulator that oversees prediction markets says it will ease up on Kalshi and others

Congress May Finally Ban Its Own Stock Trading and NANC Would Feel It First

The investment case for NANC relies on Congress members' ability to trade stocks, now facing significant legislative challenges.

fromThe Verge

Kalshi says it will block politicians and athletes from trading in markets they're tied to

The guardrails we built use state-of-the-art technology and screening lists, but no screening system is perfect, and motivated bad actors consistently try to find a way.

Privacy technologies

How Japan's Crypto Travel Rule Amendment Gives FSA New Transaction Surveillance Powers

Japan expands its crypto travel rule to include 30 additional jurisdictions, enhancing compliance and transaction traceability for exchanges and stablecoin issuers.

Green List: Japan Anchors 30+ Crypto Tokens in Regulated Framework

Japan's JVCEA Green List enables fast-tracked listings of over 30 approved tokens under FSA oversight, enhancing compliance and market access.

5 hours ago

How Japan's Crypto Travel Rule Amendment Gives FSA New Transaction Surveillance Powers

Japan expands its crypto travel rule to include 30 additional jurisdictions, enhancing compliance and transaction traceability for exchanges and stablecoin issuers.

Green List: Japan Anchors 30+ Crypto Tokens in Regulated Framework

Japan's JVCEA Green List enables fast-tracked listings of over 30 approved tokens under FSA oversight, enhancing compliance and market access.

more#japan

Artificial intelligence

The Top AI ETFs That Let You Invest In The Whole Trend At Once

AI spending is projected to reach $4.8 trillion by 2033, with ETFs offering diverse investment opportunities in the sector.

fromABA Journal

Sanctions ramping up in cases involving AI hallucinations

Monetary sanctions against attorneys for AI-generated hallucinations in case documents are increasing as courts take these issues more seriously.

SoFi Can't Shake the Doubts, but Its Stock at $15 Is Crazy

SoFi Technologies' stock plummeted 51.57% despite record revenue and profitability, driven by broader fintech sector concerns and market disconnect.

This Week in Crypto Law (Mar. 29, 2026)

Regulators are increasingly asserting control over digital assets while enabling new market structures, as seen in recent developments in the U.S. and Hong Kong.

Cryptocurrency

Japan Advances Crypto Regulation Overhaul, Aligning Digital Assets With Traditional Financial Market Frameworks

Japan is reshaping crypto regulation by classifying digital assets as financial instruments, enhancing oversight and investor protections.

4 hours ago

This Week in Crypto Law (Mar. 29, 2026)

Regulators are increasingly asserting control over digital assets while enabling new market structures, as seen in recent developments in the U.S. and Hong Kong.

Japan Advances Crypto Regulation Overhaul, Aligning Digital Assets With Traditional Financial Market Frameworks

Japan is reshaping crypto regulation by classifying digital assets as financial instruments, enhancing oversight and investor protections.

more#crypto-regulation

Meta Platforms Price Target Trimmed by Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo lowered Meta's price target to $765, maintaining an Overweight rating, citing macro uncertainty but an attractive risk/reward for investors.

California's top lawyer explains why he hasn't sued Kalshi like Nevada and Arizona

California's Attorney General emphasizes state sovereignty in regulating prediction markets amid ongoing legal battles across the US.

Poker

fromESPN.com

#prediction-markets-regulation

NFL asks prediction markets to stop manipulable trading

The NFL requested prediction market operators to avoid trades on easily manipulated events to protect game integrity and prevent unfair allegations.

fromESPN.com

3 weeks ago

Future is unpredictable for prediction markets as courts add to confusion

Federal courts contradict each other on prediction market jurisdiction, sparking a legal battle between state regulators, industry, and federal lawmakers that may reach the Supreme Court.

Poker

Polymarket and Kalshi are suddenly in the government's crosshairs

fromESPN.com

3 weeks ago

Future is unpredictable for prediction markets as courts add to confusion

Federal courts contradict each other on prediction market jurisdiction, sparking a legal battle between state regulators, industry, and federal lawmakers that may reach the Supreme Court.

more#prediction-markets-regulation

Poker

Polymarket and Kalshi are suddenly in the government's crosshairs

3 weeks ago

SEC and CFTC cooperation targets crypto and prediction markets

America's financial markets are the envy of the world because they scale and adapt to meet investor demands. Like our markets, the CFTC's and SEC's regulatory frameworks must also evolve and modernize to accommodate the needs of our market participants.

US politics

US Banking Group Slams Coinbase Conditional Trust Approval, Citing Risks in Crypto Banking Expansion

Regulatory tensions rise as Coinbase's banking ambitions face opposition, highlighting risks tied to oversight gaps in U.S. financial systems.

Charles Schwab Announces Crypto Accounts Are 'Coming Soon'

Charles Schwab is launching cryptocurrency trading accounts for 46 million clients, allowing direct trading of Bitcoin and Ether.

Kalshi seeks injunction against Arizona regulators

Kalshi seeks federal court relief to block Arizona regulators from enforcing state gambling laws, arguing federal derivatives authority under the CFTC supersedes state jurisdiction over its event contracts.

fromBitcoin Magazine

Charles Schwab Signals Direct Bitcoin Trading Push

Charles Schwab is launching a product for direct cryptocurrency trading, expanding its services into digital assets for retail investors.

Why Ripple's RLUSD Could Overtake USDC Following the CLARITY Act's New Stablecoin Rules

Circle's USDC growth relied on yield incentives, which may be threatened by the CLARITY Act's proposed ban on passive stablecoin yields.

XRP Price Prediction: We Asked ChatGPT What XRP Will Be Worth If the CLARITY Act Passes

XRP's price is significantly affected by the pending CLARITY Act, which could solidify its commodity status and influence future valuations.

fromBitcoin Magazine

Wall Street Firms And Crypto Companies To Review Market Structure Proposals

Crypto and banking representatives are reviewing a revised stablecoin yield proposal to resolve regulatory issues surrounding yield-bearing products.

Charles Schwab-Backed EDX Markets Applies for National Trust Bank Charter With OCC

EDX Markets seeks OCC approval to establish EDX Trust as a national trust bank for institutional digital asset services in Chicago.

Morgan Stanley Signals Bitcoin ETF Near Launch With Amendment 4 Update

Morgan Stanley is nearing the launch of a bitcoin ETF, signaling potential approval and increased competition among major issuers.

6 days ago

Strategy's Latest SEC Filing Shows No Bitcoin Purchases or Share Sales During Quiet Week

Strategy Inc. reported no bitcoin purchases or equity sales, maintaining transparency in its treasury movements and emphasizing its bitcoin reserves as a core asset.

fromBusiness Insider

2 months ago

Prediction giant Kalshi is rolling out a new VIP program for power users

Kalshi launched a Kalshi Platinum VIP program offering merchandise, event access, referral incentives, and a dedicated account manager to retain high-volume traders.