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Kalshi paused three political candidates from its service for insider trading
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Prediction market Kalshi has taken action against three political candidates, alleging that each was engaged with insider trading of information about their campaigns.
Key facts
- Each will face a fine of less than $1,000 and suspensions of up to five years
- Moran's case has resulted in a disciplinary action, with a five year suspension and a fine of more than $6,000
- The three candidates are Mark Moran of Virginia, Matt Klein of Minnesota and Ezekiel Enriquez of Texas
- Nevada, Arizona and New York have cases underway, but the state-level attempts are not looking promising
Summary
The three candidates are Mark Moran of Virginia, Matt Klein of Minnesota and Ezekiel Enriquez of Texas. Each will face a fine of less than $1,000 and suspensions of up to five years. Kalshi and other prediction markets have been the subject of several lawsuits by state attorneys general that are attempting to regulate the sector as gambling.