Kalshi Ordered to Halt Prediction Markets in Washington State
Prediction market platform Kalshi has been directed to suspend a broad range of contracts in Washington state.
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Sophie Laurent · FX & Rates Desk · 15 Aug 2026 · 1 min read
Prediction market platform Kalshi has been ordered to stop offering a wide range of prediction market contracts in Washington state.
Under the directive, Kalshi is required to implement initial geofencing measures by August 19. Furthermore, the platform must deploy a multi-source geofencing system provided by GeoComply no later than September 2 to ensure compliance.
This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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Sophie Laurent
FX & Rates Desk
Sophie covers currency markets and central bank policy across Europe, with a focus on how rate decisions ripple through FX pairs. She has been tracking the ECB's policy path since the start of the current easing cycle.
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