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Taiwan Blocks Coinbase, Kalshi Over Suspected Election Bets

Bloomberg Technology Thursday 15 October 2026, 11:08 UTC By Yian Lee 1 min read
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Taiwan has blocked the websites of Coinbase Global Inc. and Kalshi Inc. over suspected election betting, weeks before local polls that will test support for President Lai Ching-te’s government.

Taiwan has blocked the websites of Coinbase Global Inc. and Kalshi Inc. over suspected election betting, weeks before local polls that will test support for President Lai Ching-te’s government.
Taiwan (LOCATION) Kalshi (PERSON) Coinbase Global Inc. (ORG) Kalshi Inc. (ORG) Lai Ching-te (PERSON)
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