Kalshi requires employment verification for some bets
Kalshi announced new employment verification requirements for certain contracts just as the CFTC released a proposal for prediction market oversight.
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AFBytes briefing
Changes in prediction market rules affect how Americans can participate in markets tied to elections and economic data.
Key entities
- Polymarket
- Kalshi
- Business News
- Cftc
- Insider
- Michele Spagnuolo
- Street
- Wall
What to watch next
- Monitor final CFTC rule text for clarity on acceptable verification methods.
- Monitor CFTC filings on contract rule changes for signals of institutional onboarding progress.
- Monitor SEC or CFTC filings related to prediction market oversight developments.
- Watch for any formal regulatory filings or court challenges from the platforms in the coming months.
- Monitor Securities and Exchange Commission or Department of Justice statements on prediction market enforcement priorities.
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