A federal judge has blocked Utah's law requiring VPNs for adult content access, citing privacy and feasibility issues. This ruling is a blow to state-led online content regulation.
Meanwhile, an appeals court has ruled that states can regulate prediction markets, impacting platforms like Kalshi. This decision could lead to varied state-by-state oversight of these financial instruments.
Court Allows States to Regulate Prediction Markets, Halts Utah VPN Law
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