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CFTC Invokes Emergency Powers to Keep Kalshi Trading Despite New York Suit

Decrypt·August 12, 2026·1 min read
CFTC Invokes Emergency Powers to Keep Kalshi Trading Despite New York Suit

Kalshi triggered a market emergency order from the CFTC, invoking emergency powers after New York attempted to bar its contracts nationwide. The agency responded to keep Kalshi trading despite the state lawsuit, allowing prediction market operations to continue. The legal battle centers on regulatory jurisdiction and contract classification.

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