The prediction market sector is set to stir again. The insider trading controversy surrounding Polymarket and its involvement in Venezuelan political events is still fermenting, and competitors like Kalshi are seizing the opportunity to speak out. On January 8, Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour publicly stated that the company fully supports the legislative proposal pushed by New York Democratic Congressman Ritchie Torres. The core goal of this bill is very clear—prohibiting government officials from engaging in insider trading on prediction market platforms by leveraging their official positions. The implied message is obvious: Kalshi has a stronger handle on compliance and regulation. This controversy also reflects that, as prediction markets continue to gain popularity in the U.S., regulatory authorities are increasingly focused on platform risk management. Industry experts generally believe that how these platforms establish effective defenses against insider trading is becoming a key factor influencing their long-term development.