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Kalshi Permanently Bans George Santos and Fines Him $71K

  • —Kalshi issued its first-ever permanent trading ban, against George Santos
  • —The Kalshi fine exceeded $71,000 under a disciplinary settlement
  • —Santos previously paid the CFTC $35,000 over the same trading episode
  • —Total financial exposure for Santos reached roughly $106,000
Why it matters: The case sets a precedent: venues can punish insider-style trading on prediction markets independently of federal regulators, shaping standards for the sector.
Source: HackerNoon (crypto tag)
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