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Gulf Press > Business > Crypto > CFTC Issues Warning About Possible Manipulation in Prediction Markets in Filing Against Kalshi
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CFTC Issues Warning About Possible Manipulation in Prediction Markets in Filing Against Kalshi

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Last updated: 2024/09/16 at 6:45 AM
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The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has recently raised concerns regarding the susceptibility of prediction markets to manipulation, with a specific focus on Kalshi, a U.S.-based prediction market platform. The CFTC cited examples of manipulative actions on competitor platforms, indicating potential issues that could arise with Kalshi’s markets. One instance involved traders on Polymarket attempting to manipulate contracts related to Vice President Kamala Harris’ potential victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Additionally, a fabricated poll on PredictIt showing musician Kid Rock leading Senator Debbie Stabenow in a senate race impacted the pricing of contracts for Stabenow’s reelection.

Kalshi, which allows users to bet on election outcomes, has faced legal challenges from the CFTC in the past. Following a ruling in favor of Kalshi on September 6 by District Court Judge Jia Cobb, the CFTC filed an emergency motion leading to a temporary stay on Kalshi’s election markets on September 9. Despite legal obstacles, Kalshi briefly launched its first U.S. election market on September 12, which was later taken down following another stay order from the appeals court. The CFTC continued to challenge the legality of Kalshi’s election betting operations, filing a notice to appeal on the same day.

In response to the legal challenges, Kalshi argued that enforcing a stay would cause significant financial harm to the company. However, the CFTC dismissed this argument as “sophomoric,” likening the situation to a pharmacy selling illegal drugs just because they are available on the black market. The core question in the legal battle is whether Kalshi’s operations fall under U.S. laws regulating gambling and should be subject to the CFTC’s oversight. While Judge Cobb’s ruling on September 6 was initially seen as a win for Kalshi and the broader cryptocurrency industry, the case remains unresolved with further legal challenges ahead.

Last month, Bloomberg LP, a leading financial data and news service provider, announced its plans to incorporate election odds data from Polymarket, a blockchain-based prediction market platform, into its widely used Terminal. Polymarket operates on the Polygon network and has become a prominent platform for tracking real-time election odds. Users can bet on a variety of event outcomes, leveraging transparent on-chain data and smart contracts for trade execution and payouts. The integration of Polymarket’s data into Bloomberg’s Terminal highlights the growing interest in prediction markets and the potential for mainstream adoption of blockchain-based platforms for trading and betting on future events.

As the legal battle between Kalshi and the CFTC continues, the future of U.S.-based prediction markets remains uncertain. The CFTC’s concerns about manipulation and the potential financial harm caused by allowing election betting on such platforms are key issues at the center of the dispute. The involvement of high-profile players like Bloomberg in the space also indicates a growing interest in prediction markets and the use of blockchain technology for transparent and secure betting purposes. Despite the challenges faced by Kalshi and other prediction market platforms, the industry’s resilience and innovation in addressing regulatory hurdles will play a crucial role in shaping the future of decentralized prediction markets.

In conclusion, the evolving landscape of prediction markets, the legal challenges faced by platforms like Kalshi, and the increasing interest from mainstream financial institutions like Bloomberg highlight the growing intersection of traditional finance and blockchain technology. The outcome of the legal battle between Kalshi and the CFTC will have implications for the future regulation and adoption of prediction markets in the U.S. and beyond. As the industry continues to navigate regulatory hurdles and address concerns about manipulation, the development of secure and transparent prediction market platforms will be essential for fostering trust and mainstream adoption. Stay tuned for further developments in the legal battle between Kalshi and the CFTC and the broader implications for the prediction markets industry.

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