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Kalshi Suspends Editor for Insider Trading, Fines Multiple Offenders

2/25/2026

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Kalshi suspended Artem Kaptur (editor at Kalshi) for insider trading tied to MrBeast, imposing a $20,000 fine and a two-year suspension.
Kalshi reported the case to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Kyle Langford, former gubernatorial candidate, was fined $1,000 and banned for five years for similar misconduct.
Kalshi opened 200 insider-trading investigations in the past year while emphasizing its commitment to detecting and deterring market manipulation despite monitoring challenges.

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Kalshi suspended Artem Kaptur (editor at Kalshi) for insider trading tied to MrBeast, imposing a $20,000 fine and a two-year suspension.
Kalshi reported the case to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Kyle Langford, former gubernatorial candidate, was fined $1,000 and banned for five years for similar misconduct.
Kalshi opened 200 insider-trading investigations in the past year while emphasizing its commitment to detecting and deterring market manipulation despite monitoring challenges.