Fox News and Kalshi Forge Strategic Partnership for Prediction Market Integration Fox News, the leading television news channel in the United States, has entered into a significant partnership with Kalshi, the nation’s largest prediction market platform. This collaboration will see Kalshi’s real-time forecasting data integrated into Fox News, Fox Business Network, Fox One, and Fox Weather, marking a major shift in how news organizations leverage data-driven insights. The deal, which spans multiple platforms, aims to provide viewers with predictive analytics alongside traditional news coverage, offering a unique blend of editorial and data-driven content. Kalshi, a platform that allows users to wager on the outcomes of global events such as elections, sports outcomes, and economic indicators, has already established similar partnerships with CNN and CNBC. These collaborations have positioned Kalshi as a key player in the media landscape, with its forecasts and predictions increasingly influencing public perception and viewer behavior. The company’s CEO, Tarek Mansour, emphasized that the integration of Kalshi’s data into Fox’s networks is designed to complement existing news and polling efforts, providing audiences with a more comprehensive understanding of unfolding events. The partnership is framed as a service aimed at addressing the challenges of information overload in the digital age. Mansour stated, “More people are watching Kalshi’s forecasts than trading them, which says a lot: our data effectively complements news and polls.” This approach aligns with Kalshi’s broader mission to offer unbiased, accurate insights while navigating the contentious debate surrounding prediction markets.#fox_news #kalshi #tarek_mansour #paul_cheesbrough #fox_business_network
Someone made $553K on a Polymarket bet on Khamenei's death An account operating under the username "Magamyman" earned over $553,000 by placing bets on the prediction market Polymarket regarding the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, shortly before an Israeli strike killed him. The trade occurred amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, following U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran in February 2026. The strike, which targeted Iran’s leadership, prompted retaliatory attacks on Israel and U.S. bases in the Gulf. The trader’s success drew criticism from lawmakers and critics of prediction markets, who argue that such platforms enable individuals with access to classified information to profit from lethal military operations. Polymarket saw half a billion dollars in trades predicting the timing of U.S. strikes on Iran. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) condemned the practice, calling it “insane” and vowing to introduce legislation to ban similar activities. The incident highlights broader concerns about the legal and ethical implications of betting on geopolitical events. U.S. commodity trading laws prohibit wagering on death and war, as these bets could incentivize violence and instability. However, prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi have operated in legal gray areas, with some traders exploiting loopholes. Kalshi, another major prediction market, faced backlash after pausing trades on Khamenei’s death and refunding fees to users. The platform’s CEO, Tarek Mansour, stated that markets tied to death are not allowed, and the company designed rules to prevent profiting from such outcomes. Traders criticized the decision as unfair, arguing they had been misled by Kalshi’s prior promotion of the market. The controversy underscores growing calls for regulatory action.#ayatollah_ali_khamenei #magamyman #polymarket #chris_murphy #tarek_mansour
