RegulationCasinoBeats · Aug 21
CFTC Chair Michael Selig Calls Trump Speech Mention Markets Being Offered in US ‘Fake News’
By Adam Roarty•August 21, 2026
The brief
CFTC Chairman Michael Selig dismissed claims that mention markets on President Donald Trump’s speeches were listed on US exchanges as “fake news.” However, Kalshi, regulated by the CFTC, offered, and continues to offer, widespread trading on the markets in the country. Selig’s comments came during a meeting of the CFT…
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