16 OctRegulation
Taiwanese authorities restrict access to Coinbase and Kalshi websites over election betting
The access restrictions affect how prediction-market platforms can serve users in Taiwan amid enforcement over election-related betting.
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- Appeal: Coinbase sports event contracts appeal · entry
- Coinbase agrees to suspend Michigan prediction markets under MGCB deal 2026-10-13
Appeal: Michigan agreed to withhold enforcement while Coinbase complies and related appeals proceed before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. - Ohio regulator orders Robinhood Derivatives to halt sports-event contracts by 16 October 2026-10-13
- Ohio Casino Control Commission orders prediction market businesses to halt sports contracts 2026-10-09
Appeal: Appeal lodged - Coinbase agrees to halt sports event contracts in Michigan 2026-10-08
Statement: The report said Robinhood Derivatives and Kalshi had faced similar action.
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- Coinbase sports event contracts appeal 2026-09-08 · entry
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October 2026
13 OctLicences & markets
Blockchain.com applies for US licences to offer prediction markets
The applications could enable Blockchain.com to seek approval to bring prediction markets and regulated trading to US users.
13 OctRegulation
Illinois federal judge limits state gambling enforcement against Kalshi
Kalshi retains preliminary protection from Illinois gambling enforcement, while wager-related fees remain subject to further briefing.
13 OctEnforcement & compliance
Coinbase agrees to suspend Michigan prediction markets under MGCB deal
Coinbase must suspend Michigan prediction markets while Michigan withholds enforcement during compliance and related appeals.
13 OctEnforcement & compliance
Ohio regulator orders Robinhood Derivatives to halt sports-event contracts by 16 October
Robinhood Derivatives faces a 16 October compliance deadline for Ohio’s cease-and-desist order concerning sports-event contracts.
9 OctRegulation
39 states file Supreme Court brief as NFL seeks prediction market clarity
Prediction market regulation faces scrutiny through 39 states’ Supreme Court filing and the NFL’s call for clarity.
9 OctEnforcement & compliance
Ohio Casino Control Commission orders prediction market businesses to halt sports contracts
Recipients face possible administrative, civil or criminal proceedings if they disregard the commission’s demands.
8 OctEnforcement & compliance
Coinbase agrees to halt sports event contracts in Michigan
Coinbase’s withdrawal follows Michigan enforcement against sports event contracts that regulators consider unauthorised sports betting.
8 OctRegulation
Prediction market operators withdraw sports contracts across three US states
The withdrawals restrict operators’ sports contract offerings, while Coinbase’s agreement preserves its appeal and makes Michigan’s enforcement standstill conditional on compliance.
September 2026
23 SepEnforcement & compliance
Connecticut DCP orders nine prediction platforms to halt sports contracts
Nine prediction market platforms face Connecticut cease-and-desist orders over sports event contracts offered to residents.
12 SepEnforcement & compliance
Connecticut orders nine prediction market companies to stop unlicensed sports betting
The orders require nine prediction market companies to stop offering sports event contracts to Connecticut residents.
11 SepDeals & M&A
Coinbase selects ION platform for Kalshi event-contract clearing
Coinbase’s selected platform automates contract creation, resolution, settlement and reporting for Kalshi prediction-market products.
11 SepEnforcement & compliance
Connecticut orders nine prediction-market operators to stop offering sports contracts
Connecticut’s orders require nine platforms to halt sports event contracts and other alleged unlicensed online gambling while permitting withdrawals.
10 SepDeals & M&A
Novig unveils campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney
The campaign gives investors an update on Novig’s marketing activity in prediction markets.
8 SepRegulation
Robinhood agrees to withdraw sports event contracts from Michigan pending litigation
Robinhood’s sports event contracts remain withdrawn from Michigan at least until the Sixth Circuit rules on related appeals.
August 2026
25 AugLicences & markets
DraftKings launches in California as Kalshi recruits lobbyists
Kalshi is lobbying to maintain California platform access as DraftKings goes live in the state.
24 AugRegulation
CFTC committee examines prediction market manipulation risks
The committee examined manipulation risks, while disputed examples highlight disagreement over which products breached standards.
12 AugRegulation
New York City Council investigates prediction-market advertising
The platforms face disclosure requests concerning advertising practices and potential marketing to minors.
12 AugFunding
River Markets secures $8.5m seed investment
The seed financing funds a recently formed prediction market infrastructure supplier.
11 AugRegulation
Connecticut judge denies Kalshi and Coinbase temporary relief
The decision leaves the companies without the requested temporary protection against state regulatory action.
10 AugRegulation
Connecticut judge denies Kalshi and Coinbase preliminary injunctions
The decisions deny the operators the preliminary protection they sought against state gambling regulation.
July 2026
31 JulDeals & M&A
Coinbase increases quarterly prediction-market revenue 106%
Prediction-market revenue rose while Coinbase’s cryptocurrency business faced weaker conditions.
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- Oct 2026
- Regulation Taiwanese authorities restrict access to Coinbase and Kalshi websites over election betting
- Licences & markets Blockchain.com applies for US licences to offer prediction markets
- Regulation Illinois federal judge limits state gambling enforcement against Kalshi
- Enforcement & compliance Coinbase agrees to suspend Michigan prediction markets under MGCB deal
- Enforcement & compliance Ohio regulator orders Robinhood Derivatives to halt sports-event contracts by 16 October
- Regulation 39 states file Supreme Court brief as NFL seeks prediction market clarity
- Sep 2026
- Enforcement & compliance Connecticut DCP orders nine prediction platforms to halt sports contracts
- Enforcement & compliance Connecticut orders nine prediction market companies to stop unlicensed sports betting
- Deals & M&A Coinbase selects ION platform for Kalshi event-contract clearing
- Enforcement & compliance Connecticut orders nine prediction-market operators to stop offering sports contracts
- Deals & M&A Novig unveils campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney
- Regulation Robinhood agrees to withdraw sports event contracts from Michigan pending litigation
- Aug 2026
- Licences & markets DraftKings launches in California as Kalshi recruits lobbyists
- Regulation CFTC committee examines prediction market manipulation risks
- Regulation New York City Council investigates prediction-market advertising
- Funding River Markets secures $8.5m seed investment
- Regulation Connecticut judge denies Kalshi and Coinbase temporary relief
- Regulation Connecticut judge denies Kalshi and Coinbase preliminary injunctions
- Jul 2026
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