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Kalshi bans former congressman George Santos for life after State of the Union trades

Kalshi bans former congressman George Santos for life after State of the Union trades
NPR Technology Monday 31 August 2026, 20:21 UTC By Bobby Allyn 1 min read
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Kalshi bans former congressman George Santos for life after State of the Union trades Kalshi bans former congressman George Santos for life after State of the Union trades Audio will be available later today. The prediction market site has banned the former congressman for life following accusations of insider trading. It comes as election integrity experts worry prediction markets could be used in attempts to manipulate the midterm elections.

Kalshi bans former congressman George Santos for life after State of the Union trades Kalshi bans former congressman George Santos for life after State of the Union trades Audio will be available later today. The prediction market site has banned the former congressman for life following accusations of insider trading. It comes as election integrity experts worry prediction markets could be used in attempts to manipulate the midterm elections.
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