CFTC submits emergency motion to block Kalshi’s election betting contracts
The CFTC asked the court to block Kalshi from offering election betting contracts until it reviews the reasoning for the denial of its order.
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The CFTC asked the court to block Kalshi from offering election betting contracts until it reviews the reasoning for the denial of its order.
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