Kalshi Halts Athlete Injury Prediction Markets Following CFTC Pressure

Prediction market platform Kalshi has removed betting markets related to athlete injuries and participation status after the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) requested the cessation of such activities. These markets, which previously covered players like Luka Doncic and Anthony Edwards, faced criticism for potentially commodifying sensitive medical data and increasing risks of manipulation. The NFL has also expressed opposition to these types of event contracts.