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Polymarket
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EU Regulatory Divergence Blocks Prediction Markets — ESMA Flags Authorization Gaps
ESMA's risk report documents how Polymarket and Kalshi operate without required EU authorization, while geographic restrictions prove porous and regulatory classification remains unresolved.
LeBron James Joins Polymarket as Prediction Markets Face Supreme Court Battle
NBA star LeBron James announced a partnership with Polymarket, entering the prediction market space as regulators intensify pressure on the industry.
Polymarket Hires Amazon CFO Jenson as $21B Prediction Market Eyes U.S. Expansion
The former Nielsen finance chief takes on Polymarket's first CFO role as the CFTC-regulated exchange raises $1 billion and stakes out capital strategy for regulated growth.
Polymarket, Kalshi Race to Offer 24/7 Oil Perpetuals
Polymarket launched oil perpetual futures today as Kalshi pursues CFTC approval for the first regulated U.S. oil perpetual, eliminating roll costs that plague traditional crude contracts.
JPMorgan Dropped Polymarket's Bank Account, Now Eyes Its $20B IPO
The bank told Polymarket in Oct. 2025 to find a new lender over regulatory concerns, then kept other ties open as the prediction platform targets a $1 billion funding round.
Apple Has a 70% Chance of Reclaiming Top Market Cap by July's End
Prediction market Polymarket puts Apple at 70 percent odds to hold the world's largest market capitalization before July ends, driven by recent stock gains.
Prediction Markets Surge Past $150 Billion as Kalshi Dominates April Volume
Prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi collectively processed over $150 billion in lifetime trading volume, with Kalshi setting a new monthly record in April.
Prediction Markets Mature: Polymarket, Kalshi $150 Billion Volume Signals Growing Institutional
The cumulative trading volume of Polymarket and Kalshi reaching $150 billion in April underscores the accelerating legitimization of prediction markets as a robust, alternative asset class attracting significant capital.
Prediction Markets Overprice Event Risk: Polymarket Bot Exposes Systemic Bias
A continuously profitable bot on Polymarket, consistently betting against major news events, reveals a deep-seated behavioral bias in how decentralized prediction markets price tail risk.