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Super Bowl Halftime Show Sparks Trading Controversy Over Cardi B

2/14/2026

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The Super Bowl halftime show sparked a controversy over Cardi B's role, triggering prediction-market disputes and Kalshi reporting record trading volumes.
Kalshi ruled Cardi B's actions did not constitute a performance, settling at $0.74 for "No."
Polymarket deemed her appearance a performance, resulting in a "Yes" resolution.
Traders filed complaints with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

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Story summary

The Super Bowl halftime show sparked a controversy over Cardi B's role, triggering prediction-market disputes and Kalshi reporting record trading volumes.
Kalshi ruled Cardi B's actions did not constitute a performance, settling at $0.74 for "No."
Polymarket deemed her appearance a performance, resulting in a "Yes" resolution.
Traders filed complaints with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).