Kalshi, the U.S.‑regulated prediction‑market platform, announced on Tuesday that it will verify the employment of users in high‑risk markets and add whistleblower features to curb insider trading. The move follows a 2026 incident where a soldier allegedly bet on an event he had privileged information about, sparking criticism from pundits and taxpayers about government employees using prediction markets. Since rolling out these measures,Kalshi says it has stopped over 100 possible insider trades and referred more than 20 cases to law enforcement.

Employment Verification Targets High‑Risk Markets After Soldier‑Bet Scandal

According to the report, Kalshi’s new policy will focus on markets deemed high‑risk, a classification that stems from the 2026 incident involving a soldier who allegedly placed a bet on insider information. the platform will now confirm the employment status of users in these markets , a step aimed at preventing public officials from exploiting privileged knowledge. This verification process follows growing concern from pundits and taxpayers about the use of prediction markets by government employees and public officials.

Risk‑Scoring System Aims to Spot Manipulation Early

Kalshi’s “market integrity” initiative includes a risk‑scoring system that will flag markets with a higher likelihood of insider trading or manipulation. the system, as reported, will allow the platform to apply stricter controls where the potential for abuse is greatest. by identifying these markets in advance, Kalshi hopes to deter bad actors before they can act.

Whistleblower Features Empower Users to Report Suspicious Activity

The platform will also introduce new whistleblower tools, enabling bettors to report suspicious trading activity. According to the source, this feature is part of Kalshi’s broader effort to promote transparency and accountability. The addition follows the platform’s claim that it has already stopped over 100 possible insider trades and referred more than 20 cases to law enforcement.

Industry Response and Unanswered Questions

Kalshi’s head of enforcement, Robert DeNault, said the company is “leading the industry on the concern of market integrity amongst federally regulated prediction markets.” Yet the source does not disclose how Kalshi will verify employment or the exact criteria for high‑risk markets. It also remains unclear whether the whistleblower feature will be mandatory or optional for users. Finally, the effectiveness of the risk‑scoriing system has yet to be independenlty verified.