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Europe's markets regulator says some prediction market bets may already be banned
Europe's securities watchdog has put prediction markets on notice, saying some contracts may already be banned.
Spotify wants Kalshi, Polymarket to make clear they aren't partners after a fake-streaming scandal
Spotify has pushed Kalshi and Polymarket into a new controversy after fake streams allegedly helped settle a multimillion-dollar market on its music charts.
Zuckerberg reportedly tried to buy Kalshi. But something went wrong. Now Kalshi's CEO trash-talking Instagram
Meta reportedly considered buying Kalshi before building its own prediction-market app, but the talks for some reason went nowhere.
Kalshi CEO takes shot at Instagram, says crypto betting is better than brain-rotting
The head of Kalshi says Americans should spend more time crypto betting on prediction markets and less time scrolling Instagram.
Zuckerberg pushes Meta prediction market aimed at younger users
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg urged executives to explore partnerships with Polymarket and Kalshi as the company builds its own prediction market.
Polymarket revenue tops $1B shortly after launching in US: report
Polymarket revenue has surpassed the $1 billion mark as demand for crypto betting keeps rising amid the FIFA World Cup.
DraftKings launches own prediction markets exchange after Kalshi criticism
DraftKings launched its own prediction markets exchange, DKeX, weeks after co-founder Matt Kalish said exchange products were still years behind sportsbooks.
Kalshi seeks $40B valuation ahead of possible IPO: report
Kalshi is reportedly trying to raise money at a $40 billion valuation ahead of a possible IPO.
Solana Worldxyz plan might be just another prediction market site
Solana Worldxyz mystery now points toward prediction markets after public API data showed live-style market infrastructure for BTC and World Cup outcomes.
CME CEO steps down after clashing with crypto perps and Polymarket
CME CEO Terry Duffy steps down shortly after criticising crypto perps and prediction markets.
Binance-linked Aster takes on Hyperliquid with prediction markets
Aster is moving beyond spot and perpetual futures with a new prediction market product.
CFTC prediction markets rule could leave war bets live even during review
CFTC prediction markets rules could ban contracts tied to war, but the agency's review process may not stop every market before trading starts.
Kalshi drops gambling wording from trademark filings
Kalshi has changed how it describes itself to trademark officials after earlier filings used gambling language.
Kalshi takes 58% of prediction market volume as Polymarket slips
Kalshi generated more than half of prediction market trading volume in May, widening its lead over Polymarket.
What Kalshi Bitcoin perps approval means for traders? In 5 cards
Kalshi Bitcoin perps are coming to a CFTC-regulated exchange, giving U.S. traders a domestic version of a product that has mostly lived offshore.
Polymarket KYC won't apply to main site, executive says
Polymarket KYC won't change how users access the main site, the company said, after a report linked possible identity checks to legal pressure.
Americans trust Polymarket more than Coinbase, Uber and Bank of America
Americans appear to trust Polymarket more than big regulated names, according to the 2026 Axios Harris Poll 100.
US watchdog sidelined staff who questioned Trump-linked crypto firms: report
A New York Times investigation found that Trump-linked crypto firms benefited as the CFTC weakened crypto enforcement and pushed out staff who raised concerns.
Kalshi weighs spoiler fix after reality TV odds exposed winner before finale aired
Kalshi may add spoiler controls after Survivor host Jeff Probst accused prediction markets of rewarding leaks around the show's winner.
Kalshi backs new advocacy group to defend prediction markets in Washington
Kalshi's latest Washington push comes as prediction markets face a widening fight with casinos, sportsbooks and state officials.
Polymarket exploit could have put $453M at risk, ex-Monad head of DeFi says
Ex-Monad head of DeFi says the recent Polymarket exploit could have been way worse.
Polymarket launches private-company markets to bet on pre-IPO milestones
The prediction market platform will use Nasdaq Private Market data to resolve new markets tied to private companies.
India betting ban puts Kalshi, Polymarket in legal spotlight
Kalshi and Polymarket are still letting users in India sign up and trade even after the country's technology ministry warned that the platforms are illegal.
DraftKings co-founder slams Kalshi, says prediction markets are years behind sportsbooks
DraftKings co-founder Matt Kalish says sports prediction markets are still too confusing for regular bettors.
Interactive Brokers unifies prediction markets across Kalshi, CME and ForecastEx
The broker now lets eligible clients trade prediction-market contracts through one interface alongside stocks, options, futures, crypto and bonds.
Polymarket adds KYC for low-latency API trading access
Polymarket team member Mustafa reassured users on X that Polymarket will remain KYC-free.