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CFTC Steps In to Protect Kalshi as New York Seeks $36 Billion in Prediction Market Fight
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Fusion42 · 23 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has intervened to protect Kalshi, a prediction market platform, amid a legal dispute initiated by New York seeking $36 billion in penalties related to the regulation of prediction markets.
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You face a growing regulatory tug-of-war over prediction markets in the US as the CFTC pushes back against state-level fines. Moving quickly to clarify your regulatory status can prevent costly legal battles and open markets locked down by uncertain rules.
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