Prediction market platform Kalshi has introduced measures prohibiting political candidates and known sports participants from placing bets on related markets. This reflects regulatory concerns about insider trading and accompanies bills proposed by both Democratic and Republican parties attempting to ban event contracts similar to sports betting. Kalshi's CEO strongly opposed the bill, calling it an action to protect casino interests. If the bill passes, it will impact multiple prediction market platforms, with the core dispute centered on the allocation of regulatory authority.
DeFi protocol Balancer's development company Balancer Labs announced closure due to reasons including financial structure imbalance and legal risks. Despite the shutdown, the protocol will continue to be operated by Balancer Foundation and DAO. Recent security vulnerabilities resulted in TVL dropping from peak $3.3 billion to approximately $158 million, a decline of over 95%. Future plans include redesigning the tokenomics model and operational architecture to promote sustainable development of the protocol.