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Politics Could Present Problems For Prediction Markets

Prediction markets are making a lot of noise of late with sports, jumping into a realm previously reserved for sports betting. And keep in mind, widespread legal/regulated sports betting is…

May 6, 2026

Kalshi Hardens Safeguards Against Underage Trading

In a proactive move to address growing concerns over market integrity and underage access, Kalshi has announced a suite of expanded customer protection measures. The new safeguards are designed to…

May 6, 2026

NBA Demands Strict CFTC Oversight of Sports Prediction Markets

In a formal push for federal oversight, the National Basketball Association (NBA) has called on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to establish a “robust and comprehensive” regulatory framework for…

May 5, 2026

Senate Bans Members, Staff from Prediction Market Trading

In a rare display of bipartisan unity, the U.S. Senate voted unanimously on Thursday to ban its own members and their staff from trading on prediction markets. The move, codified…

May 4, 2026

Prediction Markets Face Public Scrutiny Over Insider Trading Risks

A new survey finds that many people are worried about websites that let users bet on events like elections and military actions. There is also little trust that these prediction…

April 30, 2026

Federal Government Sues Wisconsin Over Prediction Market Crackdown

The battle for regulatory control over prediction markets reached a new fever pitch this week as the federal government filed a lawsuit against the state of Wisconsin. The legal action,…

April 30, 2026

Polymarket, Kalshi Set to Join Crypto World

Polymarket and Kalshi, industry heavyweights when it comes to prediction markets, are both poised to pursue a new avenue. With the prominence of crypto always increasing, the two prediction markets…

April 29, 2026

Is Insider Trading Good for Prediction Market Users?

Insider trading scandals involving prediction markets have been all over the news in recent weeks. A U.S. Army soldier reportedly used classified information from the Nicolas Maduro raid in Venezuela…

April 28, 2026

New Tool Makes It Easier to Track Prediction Markets

Prediction.Express is a new tool that brings together information from different prediction markets. It collects live odds, trading volumes, and more from big platforms like Polymarket, Kalshi, Manifold, and PredictIt.…

April 27, 2026

Special Forces Solider Arrested After $400,000 Trade Placed On Classified Venezuela Mission

A U.S. Army master sergeant faces federal charges after allegedly using his knowledge of a secret military operation to profit on a prediction market, a case that’s exposing new legal…

April 24, 2026