Quick Breakdown
- •CNN signs exclusive deal to integrate Kalshi’s real-time prediction odds into its broadcasts and digital coverage.
- •Kalshi raises $1B Series E, doubling its valuation to $11B as it expands blockchain integrations and event-market tools.
- •Regulatory wins and on-chain advancements position Kalshi for broader adoption, including wallet-native prediction trading in 2026.
Kalshi has entered the media spotlight after sealing an exclusive partnership that brings its real-time prediction market data directly into CNN’s newsroom, marking the first time the platform’s insights will power a major news outlet.
The agreement, announced on December 2, signals a major leap for prediction markets as they continue to creep into mainstream reporting and public discourse.
CNN Integrates Live Prediction Data into Its Coverage
CNN will now incorporate Kalshi’s market-driven probabilities across politics, economics, culture, weather and other major events, offering viewers a constantly updated look at shifting expectations. A Kalshi-powered ticker will run during relevant segments both on-air and online, while chief data analyst Harry Enten guides editorial teams on using the data in real time.
The deal grants CNN exclusive access among major networks, effectively blocking rivals like Polymarket from forming similar relationships and positions Kalshi as a leading source for live forecasting. The platform has already earned credibility for its accuracy, including its rapid call of the New York City mayoral race just minutes after polls closed.
$1B Series E Boosts Valuation to $11B as Kalshi Expands
Kalshi revealed the newsroom partnership alongside a massive $1 billion Series E round led by Paradigm, more than doubling its valuation since October to $11 billion.
The new capital will fuel the expansion of its event-market offerings and speed up its push into blockchain tooling. Kalshi now supports faster trading on the Sei network using SEI and USDC, with plans to introduce tokenized markets on Solana and broaden access through mobile wallets.
Interest in event-driven trading continues to rise, with Kalshi counting 127,000+ active markets this year and $580 million in trading volume.
On-Chain Participation and Regulatory Wins Strengthen Outlook
Wallet-native trading is also set to grow, as Trust Wallet begins rolling out Myriad Markets’ on-chain prediction tools, with Kalshi integrations expected in early 2026.
Additionally, Kalshi has taken a significant step toward embracing the crypto ecosystem by launching tokenized versions of its event-based contracts on the Solana blockchain on December 2.