Kalshi Funds Research on Midterm Election Prediction Markets
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On November 11, 2026, Kalshi announced that it would provide $1 million and data from its midterm election prediction markets to support up to 50 research projects; applicants can submit research proposals for consideration. Kalshi said its markets achieved 98.2% accuracy in predicting the direction of outcomes in the 2026 midterm elections, with related trading volume exceeding $2.5 billion. The report also noted that the platform faces regulatory scrutiny: about 20 states have raised concerns about it, and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) also warned that Kalshi could face charges over the self-certification of contracts. The report did not provide the results of the research project selection process or any subsequent developments in the regulatory proceedings.
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- CryptopolitanKalshi offers $1 million in funding for research on its midterm election prediction markets amid regulatory scrutiny
Kalshi will provide $1 million and data from its midterm election prediction markets to support up to 50 research projects. Applicants can submit research proposals for consideration. The platform says its markets achieved 98.2% directional accuracy in predicting the 2026 midterm elections, with trading volume exceeding USD 2.5 billion; meanwhile, about 20 states have challenged it, and the CFTC has warned that it could face charges over issues with self-certifying contracts.
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