ESMA warns growing crypto ties could amplify risks to traditional financeThe EU securities regulator flagged tokenized equities, DeFi exploits and prediction markets as areas where growing crypto ties could pose risks to the broader financial system.Nate KostarSep 10, 2026
Michigan authorities continue pursuit to block Kalshi as Supreme Court fight loomsSep 3, 2026Turner Wright
Kalshi seeks CFTC approval for WTI crude perpetual futures: ReportKalshi reportedly plans to file for approval of a WTI crude oil perpetual futures contract that would trade around the clock five days a week without an expiration date.Sep 3, 2026Zoltan Vardai
New Jersey officials petition US Supreme Court over prediction marketsNew Jersey’s Attorney General and gaming authorities filed a petition for a writ of certiorari to the US Supreme Court over Kalshi offering sporting event contracts to residents.Sep 2, 2026Turner Wright
Kalshi issues first lifetime ban for Republican politician over insider betsThe prediction platform permanently banned George Santos and issued a three-year suspension for Laurie Buckhout after investigations into using insider information on event contracts.Sep 1, 2026Turner Wright
Trump Jr.-linked 1789 Capital leads Polymarket’s $1B raise: ReportDonald Trump Jr.-linked 1789 Capital will reportedly lead a $1 billion investment round into Polymarket, which would value the platform at $21 billion, just below Kalshi’s $22 billion valuation.Sep 1, 2026Zoltan Vardai
Charles Schwab adds Solana, Avalanche and Chainlink to nascent crypto platformThe financial services giant plans to expand Schwab Crypto beyond Bitcoin and Ether just months after rolling out direct crypto trading to retail clients.Aug 27, 2026Nate Kostar
Kalshi’s $1.5B equity offering is three-quarters sold at $1.12BThe Form D lists 71 investors and says Kalshi is relying on an exemption that allows certain private offerings without SEC registration.Aug 26, 2026Helen Partz
CFTC, US soldier accused of illegal Polymarket bet spar over interpretation of prediction marketsA judge stayed the CFTC’s civil case against a soldier who allegedly used nonpublic information for a Polymarket bet, but the regulator is trying to weigh in on the criminal case.Aug 24, 2026Turner Wright
Gemini plans to distribute crypto prediction markets through Apex brokeragesThe proposed deal would make Gemini the exclusive venue for crypto event contracts offered through Apex’s FCM, expanding its prediction-market reach to brokerage clients.Aug 24, 2026Nate Kostar
South Korea moves to block Polymarket over gambling concernsThe Korea Media and Communications Commission said Polymarket’s structure and operations amount to illegal gambling despite its noncustodial design and smart contracts.Aug 18, 2026Yohan Yun
