Industry
January 6, 2026
Polymarket Bet Worth $37K Placed on China Invading Taiwan
Never mind President Donald Trump’s ebullience when he was announcing the successful extraction of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela on Friday, January 2, in a special operation that involved Delta Force soldiers on the ground, and a massive bombardment of Caracas, the capital. The abrupt geopolitical shock and saber-rattling over the future of Greenland, part […]
Legal
January 5, 2026
Lawmaker Wants to Curb Insider Trading in Prediction Markets
A contentious bet tied to major happenings in Venezuela has sped up work in Washington to oversee political prediction markets and stop possible misuse of inside information by government officials. Polymarket Wagers Spark New Insider Trading Proposal Representative Ritchie Torres is drafting a bill that would stop federal workers from betting on prediction sites when […]
Sports
December 30, 2025
Kalshi Eyeing Brazil Entry as Platform Gains Global Momentum
Kalshi may be eyeing a Brazilian entry sooner rather than later, with the company’s co-founder, Luana Lopes Lara, arguing that the country is the newest frontier of the company’s efforts. Kalshi Exploring Brazilian Opportunity in the New Year Speaking to a local media outlet, Valor, Lara confirmed that Kalshi may be looking to push into […]
Industry
December 29, 2025
States Push to Keep Sports Betting Under Control Amid Prediction Market Expansion
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that he helped lead a coalition of 37 states and the District of Columbia in submitting an amicus brief to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, supporting states’ long-established power to regulate sports betting within their borders. Dozens of States Submit a Brief in […]
Sports
December 29, 2025
Kraken Could Be Pushing Into Prediction Markets in 2026
During an interview with CNBC last week, Kraken’s global head of consumer, Mark Greenberg, spoke openly about the breakout year prediction markets enjoyed in 2025. Kraken Outlines Plans for 2026 Push into Prediction Markets Despite a long list of ongoing legal challenges, companies such as DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics have launched their dedicated platforms, while […]
Sports
December 23, 2025
FanDuel Launches Predicts App in Five US States
“America’s premier mobile gaming company, FanDuel, is rolling out a new product, Predicts, that blends elements of finance, sports, and current events for a limited group of states. First Phase of the Launch On December 22, 2025, the New York-based company announced that the app would be available in Alabama, Alaska, South Carolina, North Dakota, […]
Industry
December 23, 2025
AGA Brings Ex-NJ Governor Chris Christie to Fight Prediction Markets
The American Gaming Association (AGA) is sounding a call to arms, as the onslaught of prediction markets in the United States continues. The trade group has criticized the expansion of the sector over the past months, and even fell out with FanDuel, DraftKings, and Fanatics, three of its most prominent members, who chose to quit […]
Legal
December 22, 2025
Coinbase Takes States to Court over Prediction Market Crackdowns
Coinbase has taken a proactive stance in the escalating confrontation over who should oversee prediction markets in the United States. The company has taken legal action against state regulators in Connecticut, Illinois, and Michigan. The cryptocurrency exchange is asking the court to prohibit those states from policing products that Coinbase says fall squarely under federal […]
Sports
December 22, 2025
DraftKings Launches New Predictions App and Enters Event Trading Market
DraftKings has made a bold move beyond traditional sports betting by introducing DraftKings Predictions, a separate app that lets users trade contracts linked to real-world results. This launch signals the company’s official entry into regulated prediction markets, a sector that is growing fast across the United States. DraftKings Enters Event Trading With CME-Backed Predictions Product […]
Sports
December 19, 2025
Anthony Joshua Gets Polymarket-Branded Necklace Ahead of Netflix Bout
Anthony Joshua knows how to smile for the cameras, and he has an innate ability to take everything with a smile and a bit of friendly banter – be that joggers’ hello as he does his morning cross, or a $400,000 Polymarket-branded necklace, clearly a market stunt ahead of what could be the most-streamed fight […]
