prediction markets
How Polymarket Users Move From Crypto to Sports And Why It Matters
- Most users enter through crypto markets, which offer low entry barriers and familiar trading patterns.
- Sports drives engagement, accounting for roughly 64% of total market volume and sustaining repeat activity.
Tuesday, 28/04/2026 | 13:08 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Inside the Prediction Markets: Candidates Bet on Themselves as Platforms Push Into Perpetual Futures
- A senator presses the CFTC on how disputed bets are defined and resolved, highlighting gaps in current oversight.
- Platforms tighten rules while moving into crypto derivatives, expanding beyond event contracts.
Friday, 24/04/2026 | 17:15 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Trump Weighs In on Prediction Markets, Comparing Insider Trading to Pete Rose Scandal
- Trump compared insider trading on prediction markets to sports betting, reinforcing gambling-style framing.
- His remarks may influence how lawmakers and regulators view the sector, despite offering no clear policy direction.
Friday, 24/04/2026 | 12:09 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
U.S. Charges Soldier in First Insider Trading Case Linked to Prediction Markets
- Prosecutors say the defendant used classified intelligence to place bets on Polymarket, earning over $400,000.
- The case signals that insider trading laws are now being actively enforced in prediction markets.
Friday, 24/04/2026 | 09:24 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
New York Targets Coinbase and Gemini Over Prediction Markets, Seeks Profit Forfeiture and Triple Penalties
- The lawsuits argue the platforms’ event contracts are unlicensed gambling under New York law, not financial derivatives.
- The cases test whether state gambling rules can restrict prediction markets despite the CFTC’s federal framework.
Wednesday, 22/04/2026 | 17:05 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Kalshi and Polymarket Move Into Perpetual Futures, Taking On Offshore Exchanges
- Both platforms are launching perpetual futures, extending beyond event contracts into the core crypto derivatives market.
- The move positions them against offshore exchanges, but raises questions about liquidity, pricing, and execution.
Wednesday, 22/04/2026 | 13:36 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Kalshi Expands Data Distribution With ProCap Research Deal
- ProCap will use a direct Kalshi data feed and AI tools to generate investment insights from prediction markets.
- The deal is part of a broader push to distribute market data beyond trading and build a research layer around it.
Tuesday, 21/04/2026 | 21:30 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Prediction Market Lobbying Spend Rises Over 60% as Regulatory Pressure Builds in Washington
- Industry lobbying spend hit a record in Q1, driven by both prediction platforms and sports betting incumbents.
- The surge reflects how much depends on regulatory outcomes, including whether these markets remain accessible under derivatives rules.
Tuesday, 21/04/2026 | 11:27 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Polymarket Seeks $15B Valuation as It Raises Capital Ahead of U.S. Regulatory Outcome
- The new funding would support legal costs, user growth, and infrastructure as Polymarket prepares to re-enter the U.S.
- Major investors are backing the company before regulatory clarity, pricing legal risk into the valuation.
Monday, 20/04/2026 | 12:07 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Citadel Securities Is Circling Prediction Markets as Institutional Infrastructure Falls Into Place
- Kalshi, FIS, BitGo, and Susquehanna are building the margin, clearing, custody, and execution layers institutions need.
- Citadel Securities and Charles Schwab are not in yet, but interest from major firms suggests the market is moving beyond retail.
Friday, 17/04/2026 | 18:47 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Inside the Prediction Markets: Courts Weigh State Crackdown as Trading Hits $6.5B
- Courts weigh whether states can block prediction markets as the CFTC asserts federal authority.
- Trading hits $6.5B while platforms narrow offerings and expand infrastructure.
Friday, 17/04/2026 | 09:43 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Prediction Markets Build Washington Presence as Legislative Pressure Mounts
- Kalshi and Polymarket are scaling up lobbying operations, adding staff, offices and industry groups in Washington.
- The build-out comes as Congress advances multiple bills that could reshape core products such as sports contracts.
Thursday, 16/04/2026 | 17:07 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Prediction Market Open Interest Hits $1B as Capital Stays Locked in Long-Dated Bets
- Simultaneous sports, geopolitical and election markets are keeping positions open for weeks or months rather than days.
- Growth is accelerating, but whether that capital proves durable will depend on contract mix and regulatory pressure.
Wednesday, 15/04/2026 | 18:40 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Robinhood Takes a Curated Approach to Prediction Markets, Avoiding High-Risk Contracts
- Robinhood is selectively listing contracts, avoiding markets where insider information or manipulation risks are harder to control.
- The strategy relies on regulated venues and a narrower product set — raising questions about how it will compete as the market expands.
Monday, 13/04/2026 | 12:16 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
ETF Issuers Move to Package Prediction Markets but Approval Is Far from Certain
- Issuers are using the ETF wrapper to give investors access to event-based contracts through brokerage accounts.
- The filings hinge on liquidity, swaps and regulatory approval none of which are guaranteed.
Friday, 10/04/2026 | 19:05 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Kalshi Says its Edge Comes from Retail Traders but the Picture is More Complex
- Research suggests prediction markets can match traditional forecasts, but the source of that accuracy is debated.
- As automation and professional traders enter the market, the retail-driven edge may narrow.
Thursday, 09/04/2026 | 16:30 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
A Tech Layoff 'Fear Gauge': Niche Prediction Market Becomes a Leading Economic Indicator
- The contract assigns an 83% probability to higher tech layoffs, drawing over $30M in trading volume.
- Traders are using the market as a real-time signal on AI-driven workforce changes and corporate cost cuts.
Thursday, 09/04/2026 | 14:24 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Retail Traders Can Now Access Prediction Markets Through Binance Wallet
- Predict.fun enables Binance Wallet’s new feature, which eliminates gas fees and wallet setup requirements.
- Prediction market volumes are surging, including $701.7 million traded in a single day this year.
Thursday, 09/04/2026 | 12:41 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Kalshi Sells Prediction Market Data to Fox, Expanding Beyond Trading
- The partnership distributes real-time probability data across Fox’s broadcast and streaming platforms.
- For Kalshi, licensing data creates a revenue stream that does not depend on trading activity.
Wednesday, 08/04/2026 | 12:23 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Polymarket Replaces Bridged USDC Aiming for a U.S. Relaunch
- The platform is replacing bridged USDC with a native token backed 1:1 by reserve-held USDC.
- The overhaul reduces bridge risk and adds features institutional traders typically require, including multisig support.
Tuesday, 07/04/2026 | 13:42 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Inside the Prediction Markets: $1.6B Institutional Inflow Meets a Federal Crackdown
- The CFTC names insider trading a priority as ICE closes its Polymarket investment and Kalshi wins margin approval.
- Enforcement tightens while capital and activity continue to grow across prediction markets.
Friday, 03/04/2026 | 12:36 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
LALIGA Signs Polymarket in First European League Deal with a Prediction Market Platform
- Polymarket is using sports partnerships to distribute event contracts to a wider audience.
- Growth through distribution is accelerating, but regulatory treatment remains unresolved.
Friday, 03/04/2026 | 11:53 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Marex Launches Structured Note Linked to Prediction Market Outcome
- The note turns a yes-or-no market outcome into a fixed coupon, repackaging event risk into a familiar format.
- The structure works only as long as prediction markets remain liquid enough to hedge the exposure.
Friday, 03/04/2026 | 08:21 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Gibraltar Licenses First Prediction Market Operator in Bid to Attract Sector Growth
- The license reflects growing pressure on Gibraltar’s gambling sector as UK tax changes raise costs for operators.
- Prediction markets are being tested as an alternative, but their scale and regulatory status remain uncertain.
Thursday, 02/04/2026 | 11:46 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
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