Over 40 Democrats Demand Insider Trading Warning for Prediction Markets

More than 40 Democratic lawmakers sent a joint letter to the CFTC and OGE.

“Democrats urge warnings to federal officials against insider bets on prediction markets Members of the House and Senate asked the CFTC and federal ethics office to remind government employees it's illegal to make insider derivatives trades”

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The letter demands a clear warning that insider trading is illegal in prediction markets.

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It cites rising evidence suggesting possible governmental insider trading on platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi.

Federal employees are prohibited by the Commodities Exchange Act and the STOCK Act from trading on nonpublic information.

Prediction markets use contract mechanisms making trades subject to derivative laws.

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To date, no federal employee has faced charges related to insider trading on event-driven news.

Suspicious trades were detected in contracts tied to military actions in Venezuela and Iran.

“Democratic lawmakers say prediction markets should be warned about insider trading…targeting Polymarket and Kalshi Summary - About 40 U”

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The letter also cites White House briefing schedules and personnel changes.

The CFTC is currently seeking public feedback about new regulations.

Warren and Booker led the effort.

Signatories included members of the House Agriculture and Financial Services Committees.

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The push reflects escalating congressional scrutiny of prediction markets.