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Kalshi has defeated the CFTC in its bid to list elections as event contracts.
Two commissioners dissented with the decision, saying the regulator cut corners to create a pretext for enforcement.
Fifth such award this year by CFTC takes total paid out to $18.75m.
CFTC alleges company’s failure to disclose certain trader incentives to the CFTC, the public, and its own compliance staff, led to the violation.
The CFTC said the firm failed to properly supervise its swap dealer business with respect to swap data reporting.
The CFTC alleged energy market price manipulation in this case, leading to a $48m fine and a message to other businesses about broker tactics.
Three of the firms received credit for self-reporting.
The joint rule would establish uniform data definitions, but questions remain about cost imposed on firms to update systems and records.