Tagged: prediction markets

February 11, 2026 @ 11:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent development for the cryptocurrency and derivatives sectors, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has intervened in a high-profile legal battle, signaling a shift toward more supportive federal oversight of prediction markets. On February 5, 2026, the agency filed a motion to submit… Read More

February 5, 2026 @ 3:50 pm By JD Alois  |  

Prediction markets have proven to be pretty effective in anticipating the outcome of various types of events. A huge event, at least in the US, is taking place this Sunday as the Super Bowl will kick off at 630PM ET in Santa Clara, California. This… Read More

February 5, 2026 @ 3:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Prediction markets, where participants wager on the outcomes of real-world events ranging from elections to sports, have surged in popularity as a innovative segment of the web3 ecosystem. Platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket allow users to buy and sell contracts tied to these events, effectively… Read More

February 5, 2026 @ 3:08 pm By JD Alois  |  

A class action lawsuit has been filed against prediction marketplace Polymarket, claiming illegal gambling. The suit was filed in the Southern District of New York, claiming that Polymarket is an unlicensed sports betting firm. The case has been filed with Lorenzo Miro of San Diego… Read More

February 4, 2026 @ 7:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com has introduced OG, a platform designed to transform how users engage with prediction markets. This new app combines user-friendly features with professional-level trading tools, allowing individuals to forecast outcomes across a wide array of events. From sports games to political developments, financial shifts, cultural… Read More

January 22, 2026 @ 9:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Plaee, a provider of ready-to-use trading platforms, has joined forces with Crypto.com’s Derivatives North America division (CDNA). This collaboration aims to roll out advanced, fully compliant infrastructure for prediction markets across the United States. By combining their expertise, the two companies are set to empower… Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 5:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinGecko noted that the cryptocurrency sector in 2025 was marked by significant volatility and a notable year-end contraction. Despite reaching unprecedented heights early in the fourth quarter, the Bitcoin and crypto sector faced headwinds that led to its first annual decline in three years. The… Read More

January 12, 2026 @ 7:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tennessee has emerged as a key player in enforcing state-level regulations against platforms blending prediction markets with sports outcomes. On January 9, 2026, the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) issued cease-and-desist orders to three major operators—Kalshi, Polymarket, as well as Crypto.com—accusing them of violating the… Read More

January 9, 2026 @ 9:56 am By JD Alois  |  

It is not just about sports… Betting on regime change pertaining to Iran is trending on Polymarket as the population takes to the streets across the country, as it challenges the repressive Khamenei dictatorship. As it stands today, only 18% of bettors believe Khamenei will… Read More

January 8, 2026 @ 6:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Decentralized prediction markets platform Polymarket has reportedly entered into an agreement with Dow Jones. The deal will integrate Polymarket’s real-time probability data into various Dow Jones outlets, such as The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, MarketWatch, and Investor’s Business Daily. This latest collaboration allows readers to… Read More

January 7, 2026 @ 11:23 am By JD Alois  |  

RedStone CEO and co-founder Marcin Kaźmierczak is critiquing the recent report of a bet on Polymarket that presciently anticipated the raid on Venezuela which saw dictator Nicolas Maduro bundled up and transferred to a US prison. As was reported, a new account on the prediction… Read More

January 5, 2026 @ 10:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move spurred by recent geopolitical events, Democratic Representative Ritchie Torres from New York is set to unveil the Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act of 2026. This proposed law aims to address concerns over potential misuse of confidential information in decentralized wagering… Read More

January 4, 2026 @ 5:41 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Venezuelan dictator, Nicolas Maduro, was ousted from his leadership role in a precision military and law enforcement action by the United States that rocked the world this weekend. While it was in the planning stages for many months, and Maduoro was given many opportunities to depart… Read More

January 4, 2026 @ 5:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving ecosystem of prediction markets, Kalshi Inc. has quickly emerged as a significant force, recently highlighting research that positions its platform as a potentially superior tool for anticipating inflation trends. This development comes at a time when economic uncertainty continues to grip global… Read More

January 2, 2026 @ 11:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The financial technology sector experienced a notable rebound in 2025, marking the first annual increase in venture capital investment after several years of decline. According to data from PitchBook, global fintech startups collectively secured $55.94 billion in funding, reflecting a 25% rise compared to the… Read More

December 25, 2025 @ 9:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The decentralized prediction market platform Polymarket has officially acknowledged a recent security incident that impacted a limited number of user accounts, attributing the problem to a vulnerability in an external authentication service. Complaints emerged on platforms like X and Reddit in recent days, with users… Read More

December 24, 2025 @ 9:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Gemini Predictions, which is part of Gemini Spacestation (NASDAQ:GEMI), has recently announced that it listed several new contracts featuring various key events in the Sports and Politics categories, expanding the number of offerings on their prediction markets platform after they had just launched last week…. Read More

December 22, 2025 @ 12:39 pm By JD Alois  |  

Last week, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) revealed that it had filed suit in the states of Michigan, Illinois, and Connecticut. The company is battling state gaming commissions that are miffed with Prediction Markets being regulated at the federal level by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The battle lines… Read More

December 22, 2025 @ 11:39 am By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN)  , a digital asset company that just announced multiple new offerings, says it has acquired startup The Clearing Company to help advance its ambition to become a top prediction market platform. The Clearing Company has submitted an application to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission… Read More

December 19, 2025 @ 8:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Dune and Keyrock teamed up to release a study of prediction markets. As explained in the detailed update shared by Dune, prediction markets may feel like somewhat of a modern invention or fairly recent development, but their roots stretch back for a long time actually…. Read More