White House Weighs CFTC Rules That Could Reshape Kalshi's Event Contracts
Summary
The White House is reviewing two CFTC proposals that would define event contracts as swaps and exclude casino-style gambling products, directly impacting Kalshi's core business. The CFTC filed the proposals with OIRA, signaling federal intent to assert jurisdiction over prediction markets despite state opposition. This follows a recent appeals court loss for Kalshi allowing Ohio and Tennessee to enforce sports gambling laws, and New Jersey's request for Supreme Court review. The regulatory landscape is tightening, with potential for immediate litigation if the interim final rule on casino products is seen as authorizing sports contracts. Kalshi's ability to operate across states hangs in the balance.
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