Federal Judge Blocks Minnesota Prediction Market Ban, Siding with Kalshi
Summary
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking Minnesota's prediction market ban, a major legal win for Kalshi. The ruling found the state law likely conflicts with the Commodity Exchange Act, preempting state regulation of swaps-like prediction contracts. This follows Kalshi's May lawsuit challenging the ban, which was set to take effect August 1st. The injunction removes immediate regulatory risk in Minnesota and strengthens Kalshi's legal position against other state-level bans. The decision also validates the CFTC's authority, potentially setting a precedent for broader market access. With Kalshi's recent volume surge and IPO talks, this removes a key overhang.
Updates
· Cointelegraph — The injunction also applies to Polymarket, and the judge cautioned it could narrow if not all contracts meet the swap definition.
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