Prediction Markets

NCAA urges CFTC to pause college sports prediction markets
The group says contracts mirror sports betting but lack safeguards, warning transfer portal markets could pose “catastrophic” risks to student athletes.

Federal judge temporarily halts Tennessee's bid to shut down Kalshi sports contracts
A new ruling freezes a state cease-and-desist order while the court considers whether Kalshi’s CFTC-regulated platform is shielded from state gambling laws.

Prediction markets downplay Powell exit risk despite DOJ probe: Asia Morning Briefing
Traders on Polymarket and Kalshi are shrugging off the idea that a criminal investigation into the chair of the Federal Reserve would have him removed from his role early.

Bitnomial wins U.S. regulator's nod on prediction markets push, joins growing crowd
U.S. derivatives platform and clearinghouse is focusing on prediction contracts targeted at digital assets movements and economic indicators.

Crypto traders can now speculate on housing prices through Polymarket
The crypto-based betting platform is expanding beyond politics and macro with real estate markets tied to daily housing indices.

Traders split over whether Lighter’s LIT clears $3 billion FDV after launch
Prediction markets show traders clustering around a $2 billion–$3 billion range, with odds for $4 billion and $6 billion outcomes falling steadily after October's crash.

Dragonfly managing partner lays out his 2026 crypto predictions
The venture capitalist argues 2026 will favor proven crypto infrastructure, while several fast-growing segments reshape how the industry expands.

Coinbase says three areas will dominate the crypto market in 2026
Coinbase Institutional says shifting market structure, not hype cycles, will shape crypto trading and adoption in 2026 as activity concentrates in a few key areas.

Polymarket points to third-party login tool after users report account breaches
The platform attributed the incident to a third-party login provider, which several users speculated was Magic Labs, a popular tool for email-based logins.

Coinbase agrees to buy The Clearing Company to deepen prediction markets push
The deal brings a team with specialized experience building event-based trading systems, including veterans from Polymarket and Kalshi.

