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Kalshi Fines and Suspends 3 Political Candidates for Betting on Their Races
Kalshi has sanctioned three political candidates for trying to make trades on their own races, a move that could signal increased scrutiny by the popular prediction market as the platform and similar companies face mounting pressure to self-police or risk greater regulation. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/us/kalshi-suspends-politicians-trading-elections.html