CFTC PROBES PREDICTION MARKET "MENTION BETS"
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Federal regulators are investigating "mention markets" on prediction platforms, leading Kalshi to remove bets on specific word choices from sports offerings. The CFTC probe targets a growing category of derivative contracts.
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