CME plans to launch sports event and economic indicator contracts to compete with Kalshi

Jinse Finance reported that CME Group plans to launch financial contracts linked to sports events and economic indicators by the end of the year. According to sources familiar with the matter, this move will put the Chicago-based CME in direct competition with prediction market platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket. Kalshi and Polymarket have rapidly entered the financial mainstream in recent years, gaining advisory support from Donald Trump Jr., the son of Trump.