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CFTC Investigating Adam Kinzinger Over Kalshi Bets on His Own Pardon: Report

Decrypt·September 30, 2026·1 min read
CFTC Investigating Adam Kinzinger Over Kalshi Bets on His Own Pardon: Report

The CFTC is investigating former congressman Adam Kinzinger over Kalshi prediction market trades tied to his own presidential pardon, netting him just $823. Kinzinger says he had no inside information and checked the platform's rules first. The probe targets potential conflicts around political event contracts.

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