‘You’re committing crime in broad daylight’: Kalshi CEO defends prediction markets amid insider trading concerns

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‘You’re committing crime in broad daylight’: Kalshi CEO defends prediction markets amid insider trading concerns

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Kalshi CEO defends the platform, saying prediction markets expose insider trading by highlighting abnormal price moves, and argues they deter illegal behavior. He notes that regulators view the markets as transparent tools, and recent investigations show participants attempting to profit from non‑public information. This stance could bolster confidence, encouraging broader adoption and influencing market integrity standards.

As insider trading concerns are accumulating, one of the biggest platforms said its markets make it easier to suss out bad actors.