CFTC Withdraws Appeal, Securing Kalshi’s Crypto Prediction Market for Election Contracts

By: bitcoin ethereum news|2025/05/07 12:00:10
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On May 7th, COINOTAG reported a significant development in the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency platforms. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has officially withdrawn its appeal against Kalshi, a crypto prediction platform. Previously, the agency sought to restrict Kalshi from introducing prediction markets linked to the November elections, citing concerns over market integrity. However, a federal judge had ruled that the CFTC had overstepped its authority in attempting to obstruct this innovation. In a reaffirming statement earlier this year, CFTC Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger affirmed that “election contracts will continue to exist.” Kalshi echoed this sentiment by confirming that its election market will remain operational, signaling a robust commitment to providing a viable trading platform amidst evolving regulatory scrutiny. Source: https://en.coinotag.com/breakingnews/cftc-withdraws-appeal-securing-kalshis-crypto-prediction-market-for-election-contracts/

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