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Democrats Introduce ‘Death Bets Act’ to Ban War-Related Prediction Markets

By Emily Carter Mar 11, 2026

Lawmakers propose legislation to ban prediction market contracts tied to death, war, and assassination, citing ethical and national security concerns.

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Kalshi Denied Injunction in Ohio Sports Betting Case

By Emily Carter Mar 11, 2026

An Ohio federal court rejected Kalshi’s request to block state oversight of its sports betting contracts, citing lack of preemption under federal commodities law.

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Tennessee Judge Blocks State Enforcement Against Kalshi

By Emily Carter Feb 20, 2026

A federal judge granted Kalshi a preliminary injunction preventing Tennessee from enforcing state betting laws against its event contracts during ongoing litigation.

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CFTC Asserts Federal Control Over Prediction Markets in Court Brief

By Emily Carter Feb 18, 2026

The CFTC has filed a court brief claiming exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets, intensifying a regulatory clash with states over event contracts and digital trading platforms.

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CFTC Withdraws Proposal to Ban Prediction Markets

By David Walker Feb 5, 2026

The CFTC has formally withdrawn a Biden-era proposal that sought to prohibit sports and political prediction markets, signaling a regulatory shift toward event-based derivatives.

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CFTC and SEC Launch Project Crypto to Align Digital Asset Rules

By Emily Carter Jan 29, 2026

US market regulators are coordinating on a joint crypto initiative as Congress advances digital asset legislation. The move signals a shift toward unified federal oversight.

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Kalshi Expands Washington Presence with New Policy Office

By Laura Mitchell Jan 27, 2026

Prediction markets platform Kalshi has opened a Washington, D.C. office to strengthen federal and state-level policy engagement amid ongoing regulatory disputes.

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Snowstorm Delays Senate Crypto Bill Markup

By Michael Turner Jan 26, 2026

Severe winter weather in Washington has pushed back a key Senate Agriculture Committee vote on sweeping crypto market structure legislation.

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Massachusetts Judge Bars Kalshi from Offering Sports Bets

By Emily Carter Jan 20, 2026

A Massachusetts court granted a preliminary injunction blocking prediction-market operator Kalshi from offering sports bets to state residents without a gaming license.

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Senate Panel Delays Crypto Market Structure Bill Markup

By David Walker Jan 13, 2026

The US Senate Agriculture Committee delayed markup of a major crypto market structure bill, citing the need for additional bipartisan support.

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CFTC Launches Innovation Committee to Shape Crypto and AI Oversight

By Daniel Brooks Jan 13, 2026

The US commodities regulator is forming a new advisory body to guide oversight of crypto, artificial intelligence, and emerging market infrastructure, signaling a more industry-inclusive regulatory approach.

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DraftKings Launches Predictions App under CFTC Oversight

By Daniel Brooks Dec 19, 2025

DraftKings has launched a standalone predictions app regulated by the CFTC, expanding into federally supervised event contracts and intensifying competition in prediction markets.