Kalshi suspends 3 political candidates for insider trading

CBS News
April 23, 2026
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Prediction market Kalshi suspended and fined three political candidates for "political insider trading."

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This action by Kalshi aims to prevent individuals with non-public information from unfairly profiting from political events on its platform.

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Prediction market site Kalshi has suspended and fined three political candidates for "political insider trading" on its platform. The company's action addresses concerns about the integrity of its markets, where users predict outcomes of future events. This move by Kalshi aims to prevent individuals with non-public information from unfairly profiting from political events. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent is reporting further details on the situation.

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CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent is reporting further details on the situation.

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