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Kalshi issued its first lifetime trading ban and a $70,000 fine against former Representative George Santos for market manipulation.
According to BlockchainReporter, regulated U.S. prediction-market exchange Kalshi issued its first permanent trading ban and fined former Representative George Santos more than $70,000 for manipulating a contract tied to his own attendance at a public appearance by President Donald Trump. Kalshi stated that Santos placed large trades wagering he would not attend and subsequently made public statements to sway the outcome, ultimately failing to show up. The penalty is the exchange's most severe disciplinary action and part of five new enforcement cases.
Separately, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ordered former White House aide Gabriel Perez to pay over $170,000 and banned him from trading for three years regarding bets on Trump "mention" contracts, with penalties reduced due to his cooperation. Prediction markets face increased scrutiny over policing trading linked to public figures. Rival platform Polymarket reported using various surveillance methods and referring over 100 cases to authorities. Kalshi noted that federal authorities have reportedly examined the Santos trades as the industry's enforcement practices remain under observation.
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