Futures trading: Mangione is escorted by police in New York. Kalshi listed wagers on the case, including whether he would be convicted or plead guilty. Two days later trading was halted with Kalshi telling customers it received a notice from regulators. — AP
NEW YORK: One week after the Dec 4 murder of UnitedHealth Group Inc executive Brian Thompson, Americans were able to bet on the fate of his alleged killer. Some people, including financial regulators, may have a problem with that.
Contracts offered by Kalshi Inc, a New York-based exchange, allow retail traders to put money on the outcome of nearly anything.
