Kalshi just made one of its biggest moves yet. The company has signed a major newsroom deal with CNN, bringing its real-time prediction market data straight into a major media outlet for the very first time.
Kalshi’s data is now part of CNN reporting
With this new partnership, CNN will start using Kalshi’s live probabilities across TV and digital coverage. Viewers will see these numbers pop up during segments about politics, the economy, weather, culture, and other big stories.
Kalshi’s data will also appear in a special ticker on screen whenever CNN highlights market-based odds. Inside the newsroom, CNN analyst Harry Enten will help guide how reporters use the data to show how public expectations change as events unfold.
This deal gives CNN exclusive access, which means other prediction platforms — like Polymarket — won’t be able to strike similar partnerships with the network.
Overall, it pushes prediction markets deeper into mainstream media and strengthens Kalshi’s position as a trusted source for fast, real-time forecasts. The company already gained attention earlier this year for calling the New York City mayoral race within minutes of polls closing.
A $1B raise fuels rapid expansion
Kalshi announced the CNN partnership on the same day it revealed a massive $1 billion Series E funding round. The new raise values the company at $11 billion, more than double its valuation from October.
Paradigm led the round, with support from existing investors. The money will help Kalshi expand its markets and speed up blockchain integrations.
Kalshi already supports fast trading on Sei, allowing markets to run using SEI and USDC. It’s also preparing to launch tokenized markets on Solana and open access through more mobile wallets.
Interest in event-driven trading is growing fast. Kalshi has seen more than 127,000 active markets this year and $580 million in volume. Wallet-based participation is coming soon as well, with Trust Wallet rolling out on-chain prediction features powered by Myriad Markets — and Kalshi integrations scheduled for early 2026.
Legal pressure begins to ease
Regulation has been one of Kalshi’s biggest battles, but things are starting to move in its favor. On Dec. 2, a Nevada court lifted a preliminary injunction against the company. This follows earlier wins in New Jersey, which opened the door for election-related markets.
With fewer legal hurdles — and now a major media partner — Kalshi is stepping into a whole new level of visibility. CNN’s audience will start seeing real-time odds woven into everyday reporting, making probability-based coverage more accessible to the public.
Kalshi is now positioned to bring data-driven expectations to millions of viewers, helping people understand how the odds shift as news breaks in real time.
