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Crypto.com Prediction Exchange Seeks Federal Shield Ahead of Washington Crackdown

The Crypto.com-affiliated exchange behind OG has sued Washington officials before the state takes enforcement action against its prediction markets. The complaint argues that federal commodities law protects OG from state…

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Washington Judge Rejects Kalshi’s Federal Defense, Grants State Injunction

A Washington state judge has granted a preliminary injunction against Kalshi after rejecting its argument that federal commodities law overrides state gambling rules. The court found Washington is likely to…

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France’s World Cup Exit Erases Sportsbook Liability as Prediction Volume Surges

France’s 2-0 semifinal defeat to Spain eliminated one of the most heavily backed teams on U.S. sportsbooks, wiping out major outright and player-prop liabilities. The result also closed France’s positions…

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CFTC Blocks Kalshi From Cancelling Michigan Sports Trades Ordered Voided

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has stopped Kalshi from liquidating sports event contracts that a Michigan court ordered cancelled and refunded. The intervention leaves Michigan’s restriction on new sports trades…

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