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Kalshi receives CFTC approval for altcoin perpetual futures
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Kalshi has secured formal approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to offer perpetual futures on several altcoins in the United States. The move positions the platform to expand into an emerging market for crypto derivatives. Hyperliquid also saw significant trading activity following the regulatory development.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission approved the first US-regulated bitcoin perpetual futures contract on Friday. KalshiEX LLC received permission to list BTCPERP, a cash-settled contract with no expiration date. The agency also issued guidance allowing Coinbase Financial Markets to route US customers to certain Deribit products.
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Spain’s gambling regulator has ordered internet providers to block access to prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi. The move targets unlicensed betting products tied to future events. Proceedings against the companies are expected to last three to four months.
Solflare, a popular Solana wallet, has embedded regulated prediction markets powered by Kalshi directly into its platform. This move allows users to access these markets without relying on third-party services. The integration aims to streamline user experience in the cryptocurrency space.
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Polymarket achieved a $9 billion valuation through a major investment, highlighting the rapid maturation of prediction markets. This surge occurs as broader cryptocurrency markets experience a downturn. Competition intensifies between Polymarket and Kalshi, with varying volumes in sports and politics betting.