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Kalshi seeks to launch ‘perps’ on equity indexes as it moves in on traditional exchanges' turf

CNBC FinanceTuesday, August 18, 2026 at 4:49 PM

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The company is seeking to launch a "US500" perp tied to the MerQube U. Large Cap Index, according to a regulatory filing.

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Impact
High
Category
Business
Market relevance
High
Why it matters
Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating. The company is seeking to launch a "US500" perp tied to the MerQube U. Large Cap Index, according to a regulatory filing. Investors will watch earnings, rates, and competitive positioning connected to Kalshi and Seeks.
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What happened

The company is seeking to launch a "US500" perp tied to the MerQube U. Large Cap Index, according to a regulatory filing.

Why it matters

Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating.

Background

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Timeline

  1. CNBC Finance published: Kalshi seeks to launch ‘perps’ on equity indexes as it moves in on traditional exchanges' turf

  2. Story is in today’s RedScroll edition. Follow the original source for updates.

Economic impact

Investors will watch earnings, rates, and competitive positioning connected to Kalshi and Seeks.

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