Kalshi Adds Parent Portal and Selfie Verification to Strengthen Age Checks

According to Cointelegraph, Kalshi plans a parent portal and selfie verification so parents can check whether minors used their identity on the platform, reinforcing compliance and age-control measures.

Summary

According to Cointelegraph, Kalshi plans to add a parent portal and selfie verification to strengthen age restrictions and compliance on its platform. CEO Tarek Mansour said parents will be able to submit identity information to check whether children used their identity to access the service. The update expands on Kalshi’s efforts to prevent minors from bypassing its age controls.

Terms & Concepts
  • Selfie verification: A biometric identity check that uses a live facial image to help confirm a user matches their submitted identification.
  • Identity information: Personal identifying data submitted to verify whether an account or platform user is using someone else’s identity.
  • Age restrictions: Rules that limit access to users above a required minimum age to prevent underage participation.