If it turns out that the judge’s ruling preempts the CFTC’s proposed rulemaking, election event contracts may now be completely legal. Source
U.S. Political Prediction Markets :Why Kalshi's Court Victory Matters
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Kalshi’s New Political Prediction Markets Halted as CFTC Appeals Loss
“Appellee KalshiEx LLC (‘LLC’), knowing that this Court’s review was imminent, has raced to launch its election gambling contracts on the same day the District Court issued a memorandum opinion, before Appellant the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (‘Commission’ or ‘CFTC’) has had the opportunity to file this motion for stay pending appeal about the serious legal issues and public interests at stake,” the CFTC said in its filing. Source
Calm Markets: Stocks, Crypto, and Gold Show Little Movement Post CPI
The latest consumer price index (CPI) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that inflation cooled to 2.5% in August, marking the slowest rate since 2021. Meanwhile, core CPI, which strips out the fluctuating food and energy sectors, posted a 0.3% increase for the month. Stocks, Bitcoin, and Gold Unmoved by CPI Data On […] Source CryptoX Portal
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Nears $58K Ahead of Harris-Trump Debate; Crypto Markets Exposed to Short Squeezes, Says Analyst
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Kalshi's U.S. Election Markets Delayed Until Friday at Earliest
The judge in the prediction market’s court case against the CFTC has called a hearing Thursday over the regulator’s motion for a two-week delay. Source
UBS: European Real Estate Markets Enter New Cycle
UBS reported on Thursday that European real estate markets appear to be entering a new investment cycle, with key indicators pointing to stabilization. “A new cycle starts,” the report said, as investment volumes show signs of bottoming out. After a period of inflation and rising interest rates, the UK saw a 6.5% quarter-on-quarter growth in […] Source CryptoX Portal
Ethereum and Ripple whales flock to Intel Markets, a new presale project
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Ethereum and Ripple’s whales are showing interest in Intel Markets, a rising star in the crypto market that could surge by 11x or more. As the crypto market prepares for a potential rally, whales are looking at new projects with fantastic growth potential. One such project is Intel Markets – a Stage 1 presale contender that could surge by 11x or higher in 2024. Even big whales from crypto…
Kalshi Cleared to Offer Congressional Prediction Markets in Victory Against CFTC
“For the reasons stated in the Court’s forthcoming memorandum opinion, the Court GRANTS Plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment … and DENIES Defendant’s cross motion for summary judgment,” Cobb wrote. “Defendant’s September 22, 2023 order prohibiting Plaintiff from listing its congressional control contracts for trading is hereby VACATED.” Source
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Pumps, Then Dumps to $55K as Crypto Markets Tumble After Jobs Report
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Bitcoin Sinks 3% as Markets Brace for Friday’s Jobs Report, Gold Climbs
On Thursday, the crypto market mirrored the stock market’s downturn ahead of Friday’s anticipated U.S. jobs report. All major U.S. stock indices slipped into the red, with bitcoin (BTC) tumbling 3.6% in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, gold enjoyed a nearly 1% gain, climbing back above the $2,500 per ounce mark. Recession Fears Loom as […] Original