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Kalshi Plans Drug Trial Bets, Faces Ethics Criticism

8/6/2026

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  • Kalshi also plans bets on drug trial outcomes.
  • Researchers and former FDA commissioner Dr. Robert Califf say the markets could compromise study results, enable insider trading, and erode trust.
  • A Change.org petition with 180 signatures urges regulators to act while HHS spokeswoman Emily Hilliard notes agency employees have ethics requirements.