Kalshi blocks politicians, athletes from trading

Prediction market platform Kalshi is implementing new measures to prevent conflicts of interest by blocking politicians and athletes from trading in markets directly related to their activities. This includes barring political candidates from trading on their own campaigns and preventing athletes, referees, and personnel from participating in markets tied to sports they are involved in. Kalshi states these guardrails utilize advanced technology and screening lists, acknowledging that no system is foolproof and that they are also introducing a whistleblower program to further enhance integrity.