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	  <title>Kalshi Eyes $40B Valuation, While Polymarket Targets $20B: Is Either One Actually Exploring An IPO?</title>
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&lt;p&gt;&amp;#8211; Kalshi&amp;#8217;s valuation went from $11 billion in December 2025 to $22 billion in March 2026, and it is reportedly now in talks for a $40 billion round that could close this quarter.&lt;/p&gt;



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	  <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:49:08 -0400</pubDate>
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