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

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

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Published by CurrentWire Aug 18, 2026 at 10:30 AM ET · First coverage Aug 18, 2026 at 10:22 AM ET

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