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CFTC Invokes Emergency Powers to Keep Kalshi Trading Even if New York Wins a Restraining Order

Unchained·August 12, 2026·1 min read
CFTC Invokes Emergency Powers to Keep Kalshi Trading Even if New York Wins a Restraining Order

The CFTC invoked emergency powers to order Kalshi to keep its exchange open regardless of a potential New York court restraining order. This escalates a jurisdictional fight over prediction markets, with the federal regulator asserting authority over state-level actions. The move aims to maintain market operations amid legal challenges.

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