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Wisconsin warns election bettors they could lose voting rights amid Kalshi lawsuit

Wisconsin warns election bettors they could lose voting rights amid Kalshi lawsuit Suswati Basu     Wisconsin election officials are telling residents they cannot legally bet on an election and vote in that same contest, setting off a fierce response from prediction market company Kalshi, which says the state’s guidance violates the Constitution. The Wisconsin … Continue reading Wisconsin warns election bettors they could lose voting rights amid Kalshi lawsuit →

CFTC sues Kentucky over prediction markets amid regulatory battle

CFTC sues Kentucky over prediction markets amid regulatory battle Suswati Basu     The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken Kentucky to federal court, accusing the state of overstepping its authority in a growing dispute over prediction markets and event-based contracts. A lawsuit filed June 23 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern … Continue reading CFTC sues Kentucky over prediction markets amid regulatory battle →

Canva only hires people with these 2 traits—why they matter amid the AI shift

June 16, 2026 Canva only hires people with these 2 traits—why they matter amid the AI shift BY Jennifer Mattson As artificial intelligence disrupts the workplace, there are still two human traits every employee needs to succeed, according to Canva’s chief people officer, Jennie Rogerson. Rogerson shared those traits at Charter’s New Employer Brand Summit last … Continue reading Canva only hires people with these 2 traits—why they matter amid the AI shift →

Kalshi adds compliance safeguards amid ongoing insider trading concerns

Kalshi adds compliance safeguards amid ongoing insider trading concerns Suswati Basu     Kalshi is rolling out a new set of compliance measures designed to curb insider trading and market manipulation across its prediction markets. The company said the changes take effect immediately and come from recommendations made by its independent Surveillance Audit Committee. This … Continue reading Kalshi adds compliance safeguards amid ongoing insider trading concerns →

Why Repair Cafés are becoming more popular amid the anti-consumerism movement

June 08, 2026 Why Repair Cafés are becoming more popular amid the anti-consumerism movement BY Associated Press   On a drizzly Saturday morning late last month, the basement of the New Paltz United Methodist Church was filled with old lamps, blunt knives, malfunctioning sound mixers, and balky zippers. About a dozen volunteers welcomed the broken goods … Continue reading Why Repair Cafés are becoming more popular amid the anti-consumerism movement →

Florida appeals court upholds permit revocation amid Seminole gaming overhaul

Florida appeals court upholds permit revocation amid Seminole gaming overhaul Suswati Basu     A Florida appeals court has upheld a state law linked to Florida’s gambling overhaul and Seminole Tribe gaming compact, rejecting a challenge from Jefferson County Kennel Club and allowing regulators to move forward with revoking the company’s pari-mutuel wagering permit. NEW: … Continue reading Florida appeals court upholds permit revocation amid Seminole gaming overhaul →

Kalshi launches political power index amid scrutiny over prediction markets

Kalshi launches political power index amid scrutiny over prediction markets Suswati Basu     Kalshi has rolled out a new political benchmark that tries to capture the balance of power between Democrats and Republicans in a single number. The product, called the Kalshi American Power Index, or KPOW, is now available on the company’s platform. … Continue reading Kalshi launches political power index amid scrutiny over prediction markets →

CFTC retreats from Gemini Bitcoin futures enforcement case amid controversy

CFTC retreats from Gemini Bitcoin futures enforcement case amid controversy Suswati Basu     The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Gemini Trust Company are now jointly asking a federal court to unwind key parts of a 2025 consent order tied to a yearslong enforcement fight over Bitcoin futures products. A filing submitted Wednesday (May … Continue reading CFTC retreats from Gemini Bitcoin futures enforcement case amid controversy →

Global unregulated gambling market reaches $5.9 trillion amid regulatory concerns

Global unregulated gambling market reaches $5.9 trillion amid regulatory concerns Suswati Basu     A fresh industry report says unregulated online gambling has become one of the world’s largest hidden digital economies, with global wagering volume reaching an estimated $ 5.9 trillion during 2025. Gaming Compliance International’s latest study, Online Gaming 2025: Global, found the … Continue reading Global unregulated gambling market reaches $5.9 trillion amid regulatory concerns →

Arizona court battle against Kalshi slows amid legal scope disputes

Arizona court battle against Kalshi slows amid legal scope disputes Suswati Basu     A fight over prediction markets, federal authority, and Arizona gambling law is moving onto a slower track after all sides asked for more time, even as they continue arguing over what a temporary court order actually blocks. In a joint status … Continue reading Arizona court battle against Kalshi slows amid legal scope disputes →