Kalshi and Polymarket rush to ban insider trading as senators move to curb prediction markets
Kalshi and Polymarket banned insider trading and restricted who can trade certain contracts, increasing enforcement after senators proposed legislation threatening their business.
- On Monday, Kalshi and Polymarket rushed to announce new guardrails after two senators unveiled legislation that could curtail the industry.
- Earlier this year, industry observers flagged suspicious bets by users who profited from trades ahead of military actions, prompting Polymarket to revise rules amid criticism.
- Polymarket's updated rules prohibit trading on 'stolen confidential information' and 'illegal tips' and bar those who can influence outcomes, while platforms will review unusual trades, ban wallet addresses, impose fines, or refer cases to law enforcement.
- The CFTC signaled support for Kalshi, with the agency backing federal preemption in legal fights, as shares of the parent company of FanDuel and DraftKings rose sharply on Monday.
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Kalshi and Polymarket place new bans on insider trading as senators move to curb prediction markets - The Boston Globe
Senators Adam Schiff and John Curtis introduced broad legislation called the “Prediction Markets are Gambling Act” on Monday that would ban prediction markets from creating contracts related to sports.
Prediction markets eye self-regulation
Under pressure from federal and state lawmakers, Kalshi promised to ratchet up scrutiny of athletes and politicians who trade on their own contests. “All markets have bad actors,” a lawyer for the prediction market operator wrote. “We believe that staying ahead of bad actors means developing new technology and policies.”Kalshi and rival Polymarket are racing to police themselves before regulators do it for them. Washington has preferred a hands-…
Kalshi, Polymarket roll out new insider trading bans
Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket are rolling out new insider trading bans, the companies said Monday. Kalshi in its announcement said that it was “launching new technological guardrails that preemptively block politicians, athletes, and other relevant people from trading in certain politics and sports markets.” Kalshi said that it had implemented tools with a goal…
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