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Federal regulators called to crack down on offshore prediction markets facilitating bets on wars

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House Democrats are urging federal regulators to clamp down on offshore prediction markets facilitating bets on war. This push arises as platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket experience a surge in popularity, sparking debates over regulatory oversight.

Key Facts

  • House Democrats call on federal regulator to crack down on offshore prediction market war bets.[1]confirmed
  • Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket have exploded in popularity, raising questions about regulation.[1]confirmed

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Washington, D.C.United States, North America
38.91, -77.04

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CNBC World (opens in new tab)rss· mainstream5d ago
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House Democrats are urging federal regulators to clamp down on offshore prediction markets facilitating bets on war. This push arises as platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket experience a surge in popularity, sparking debates over regulatory oversight.

  • • House Democrats call on federal regulator to crack down on offshore prediction market war bets.
  • • Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket have exploded in popularity, raising questions about regulation.