The Commodity Futures Trading Commission intervened in ongoing prediction market disputes this week, while Kalshi faced regulatory setbacks in Connecticut and Washington. New York remains the primary focus of legal actions, with a city council investigation added to the proceedings.
Federal and Local Regulatory Actions
The CFTC stepped into the New York proceedings involving Kalshi, marking direct federal agency involvement in the state-level dispute. Concurrently, the New York City Council initiated a separate review of prediction market operations within the jurisdiction.Outside New York, Kalshi encountered regulatory hurdles in Connecticut and Washington. The week also saw the filing of new legal cases and the submission of football contract filings. Several market participants expanded their operations during the same period.