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CFTC Drops Appeal in Kalshi Election Betting Case

The CFTC appealed a federal judge’s ruling last year clearing Kalshi’s listing of a political prediction market, arguing that it presented a “profound” harm to the public.

Updated May 7, 2025, 3:23 p.m. Published May 6, 2025, 6:14 p.m.
Caroline Pham, acting chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, says industry innovation is pushing toward continuous trading. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)