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CFTC Fines Polymarket Amid Concerns Over Political Betting

3/29/2026

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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) fined Polymarket for illegal operations under the Biden administration and attempted to restrict Kalshi from accepting political bets.
Under President Trump, the CFTC reversed its position, allowing Kalshi to operate and ceasing investigations into Polymarket.
Recently, unusual trading activity in oil futures followed Trump's threats against Iran and subsequent retraction, raising concerns from Senators Chris Murphy and Andy Kim about potential insider trading.
The PREDICT Act seeks to prevent Congress members and their families from betting on political events, with Rep. Nikki Budzinski highlighting suspicious trading patterns after U.S. military actions.

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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) fined Polymarket for illegal operations under the Biden administration and attempted to restrict Kalshi from accepting political bets.
Under President Trump, the CFTC reversed its position, allowing Kalshi to operate and ceasing investigations into Polymarket.
Recently, unusual trading activity in oil futures followed Trump's threats against Iran and subsequent retraction, raising concerns from Senators Chris Murphy and Andy Kim about potential insider trading.
The PREDICT Act seeks to prevent Congress members and their families from betting on political events, with Rep. Nikki Budzinski highlighting suspicious trading patterns after U.S. military actions.