Kalshi has partnered with CNN for real-time forecasting data

Kalshi has signed an editorial agreement with CNN, bringing his forecast data to the media for the first time.

Kalshi has made a big move into mainstream media after securing an exclusive partnership that brings his real-time prediction market data directly to CNN’s newsroom.

The company announced the deal on December 2, in a publicly shared statement.

CNN adopts Kalshi’s real-time probabilities

CNN will now weave Kalshi’s market-based opportunities into its coverage, providing viewers with a steady stream of live opportunities on politics, economics, culture, weather and other major events. The data will appear on-air and online, supported by a Kalshi-powered ticker during segments featuring these figures.

In the newsroom, chief data analyst Harry Enten will guide how reporters use the information to show how expectations change as stories unfold. The deal gives CNN exclusive access to the major networks, preventing other prediction platforms like Polymarket from forming similar partnerships.

In doing so, it pushes the prediction markets further into the mainstream media and strengthens Kalshi’s position as an indispensable, real-time source for insight into future outcomes. The fair has drawn attention for its speed and accuracy, including the quick calling of the New York City mayoral race just minutes after polls closed.

Funding momentum and expansion into new tools

Kalshi announced the partnership on the same day it announced a $1 billion Series E round, raising its valuation to $11 billion, more than doubling its October valuation. The raise, led by Paradigm with support from existing backers, will help the company grow its market catalog and accelerate its work in blockchain integrations.

Kalshi now supports Sei (SEI) for faster transactions with SEI and USDC, and is preparing to bring tokenized markets to Solana while broadening access through mobile wallets. The growth reflects the increasing interest in event-driven trading. Kalshi has more than 127,000 active markets this year and a trading volume of $580 million.

Wallet-native participation is also on the horizon, as Trust Wallet begins rolling out on-chain prediction features powered by Myriad Markets, with Kalshi integrations planned for early 2026.

The company’s regulatory path has also improved. A Nevada court lifted a preliminary injunction against Kalshi on December 2, adding to previous victories in New Jersey that paved the way for election-based markets.

With legal pressure easing and CNN stepping in as a distribution partner, Kalshi is preparing to bring probability-driven reporting to a much larger audience, giving viewers a clearer picture of how expectations are changing in real time.