Kalshi asks CFTC to allow margin trading on its platform, letting users buy with borrowed funds
What to know about Kalshi asks CFTC to allow margin trading on its platform, letting users buy with borrowed funds
Prediction market platform Kalshi filed on Tuesday with federal regulators to seek approval to offer leverage on event contracts, a prevalent practice already on Wall Street for stocks and futures.
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What happened
Prediction market platform Kalshi filed on Tuesday with federal regulators to seek approval to offer leverage on event contracts, a prevalent practice already on Wall Street for stocks and futures.
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