CFTC probes mention markets as Kalshi pulls sports bets

First reported August 14, 2026 by Crypto.news · covered by 2 sources

CFTC probes mention markets as Kalshi pulls sports bets

CFTC is reportedly reviewing prediction-market mention bets for manipulation risk as Kalshi removes sports versions while other categories stay live.

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Aug 14, 2026 · byCrypto.news

Kalshi Pulls All Sports Mention Markets as CFTC Opens Review

Kalshi has removed all sports-mention markets (contracts on whether a broadcaster says a particular word), as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission reviews whether the category invites manipulation, NPR reported based on anonymous sources. Mention markets on Trump, corporate earnings calls, and news broadcasts remain live on the platform even as a Washington court has just […]

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Aug 14, 2026 · byBitcoin.com News