The CFTC secured a temporary restraining order blocking Arizona from prosecuting Kalshi, a prediction market, for operating without a state gambling license. The federal restraining order prioritizes federal regulatory authority over state enforcement and highlights jurisdictional conflicts over fintech regulation. The CFTC is pursuing similar orders in Connecticut and Illinois.
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Kalshi wins temporary pause in Arizona criminal case
CFTC blocks Arizona's state gambling prosecution of Kalshi, establishing federal preemption over prediction market regulation and signaling a broader federalism shift in fintech oversight.
Saturday, April 11, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: TechCrunchBY sys://pipeline
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