event contracts
Coverage of event contracts in the Nexus archive.
- U.S. regulator warns prediction markets against cutting corners in event contracts
A U.S. regulator has issued a warning to prediction markets against cutting corners in event contracts. The alert highlights concerns over compliance and integrity in how these markets handle contractual obligations related to events.
- Talos brings institutional trading tools to Kalshi prediction markets
Talos has integrated its trading infrastructure to provide institutional clients with access to Kalshi’s event contracts and crypto perpetuals. The partnership enables institutional access to Kalshi’s prediction markets via Talos’ existing tools.
- Trump teleprompter operator made $100K betting on Kalshi markets tied to speeches: ABC
A White House staffer is under investigation for potentially profiting $100K from betting on Kalshi markets using nonpublic information related to President Donald Trump’s speeches. Federal regulators are examining ties between event contracts and the betting activity.
- CFTC sues Kentucky over actions against prediction markets, making it first red state to face federal scrutiny
The CFTC has sued Kentucky over its actions against prediction markets, marking the first time a red state faces federal scrutiny in this issue. The commission has now filed lawsuits against nine states to assert its exclusive authority to regulate event contracts.
- US Senate Dems press federal agency to increase oversight of prediction markets
U.S. Senate Democrats are urging the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to increase oversight of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, citing concerns over insider trading and consumer harms. The senators, led by Amy Klobuchar, called for stricter regulations and clearer contract terms to address risks as these markets grow in popularity.
- US Senate Dems press federal agency to increase oversight of prediction markets
A group of 16 U.S. Senate Democrats, led by Amy Klobuchar, is urging the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to tighten regulation of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket. They cited concerns over insider trading, consumer harms, and ambiguous contract language as these markets grow in popularity among retail participants.
- US Senate Dems press federal agency to increase oversight of prediction markets
A group of 16 U.S. Senate Democrats is urging the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to tighten regulation of prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, citing concerns over insider trading and consumer harms. The senators requested guidance to prevent market manipulation and called for reviews of policies to ensure adequate resources for preventing abuse.
- CFTC no-action letter eases event contract reporting rules
The CFTC has issued a no-action letter easing reporting rules for fully collateralized event contracts. This relief is related to swap reporting rules and comes as prediction market disputes widen. The move aims to simplify regulatory requirements.