Event Brief
Democrats urge CFTC to rein in prediction markets
Filed: Apr 30, 2026 at 6:02 AM ET
Summary: Sen. Jeff Merkley led a letter urging the CFTC to tighten rules for prediction market companies.
WHO: Sen. Jeff Merkley
WHAT: Led a letter to the CFTC seeking stricter rules for prediction market companies like Kalshi and Polymarket.
WHEN: Apr 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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