Prediction Markets Brace for Regulation as Kalshi Implements Employment Checks

Prediction markets face mounting scrutiny from U.S. regulators as insider trading allegations proliferate across the sector. The CFTC is now developing formal regulations to prevent activities involving terrorism, assassination, war, and market manipulation. Kalshi's new employment verification system—screening for individuals with non-public information—signals how platforms are proactively implementing safeguards ahead of regulatory enforcement.