Kalshi says it is not being investigated by the CFTC over trading activity

What happened

Kalshi says it is not being investigated by the CFTC over trading activity

Why it matters

The decision may change compliance obligations, market access or operating costs for Bitcoin, CFTC.

Affected entities

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5 reports · 1 original report · 4 independent

1. CoinDeskPrimary source · Supports · EN · 48%
   Kalshi says it is not being investigated by the CFTC over trading activity ↗Sep 23, 2026, 3:04 PM
2. The BlockIndependent · Supports · EN · 100%
   CFTC Chairman Selig says markets must prepare for ‘mass tokenization’ ↗Sep 22, 2026, 5:08 PM
3. The BlockIndependent · Supports · EN · 50%
   CFTC warns ‘mention market’ prediction contracts carry heightened manipulation risk ↗Sep 22, 2026, 5:42 PM
4. CointelegraphIndependent · Supports · EN · 66%
   Kalshi says CFTC hasn’t contacted it over ‘unusual’ $5B trading activity ↗Sep 23, 2026, 8:53 PM
5. Bitcoin MagazineIndependent · Supports · EN · 50%
   CFTC Chair Selig Says Regulator Is Preparing for ‘24-7, On-Chain’ Markets ↗Sep 23, 2026, 3:55 PM

Claims

• Kalshi says it is not being investigated by the CFTC over trading activity Observed

Conflicts

No material conflict detected in the available evidence.

Timeline

1. September 22, 2026 at 5:08 PMFirst reported
2. Sep 23, 2026, 3:05 PMUnverified · 76/62%
3. Sep 23, 2026, 3:56 PMCorroborated · 77/68%
4. Sep 23, 2026, 9:02 PMCorroborated · 80/71%

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