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CFTC flexes emergency authority to keep Kalshi operating amid New York lawsuit

The Block·August 11, 2026·1 min read
CFTC flexes emergency authority to keep Kalshi operating amid New York lawsuit

The CFTC used its emergency authority to order Kalshi to keep operating after the prediction market platform was sued last month in New York. The regulator's intervention ensures Kalshi can continue services while the lawsuit proceeds, highlighting the CFTC's role in maintaining market stability amid legal challenges to crypto-related platforms.

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