World Cup drives prediction market trading to record volumes; Kalshi hits $9.4B in June
Prediction markets have hit record trading volumes during the 2026 World Cup, with Kalshi and Polymarket seeing billions in trades as mainstream adoption accele
Entrepreneur · +9 outlets
Polymarket sued by New Mexico; faces regulatory crackdowns in South Korea, EU, and Michigan
Prediction markets face mounting regulatory pressure across multiple jurisdictions, including a New Mexico lawsuit, South Korean gambling review, EU binary opti
TheLines.com · +12 outlets
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta explores prediction markets; DKNG and FLUT stocks decline on news
Meta is reportedly building a prediction market app, raising competitive concerns for established prediction market operators and affecting betting-adjacent sto
Yahoo Finance · +2 outlets
USA predicted to beat Belgium in World Cup after Folarin Balogun's red card suspension decision
Prediction market odds shifted after England midfielder Folarin Balogun's FIFA red card suspension was announced, giving USA higher implied win probability agai
Cryptonews.net · +14 outlets
New Jersey Kalshi case may reach Supreme Court; state seeks extension on regulatory dispute
New Jersey's regulatory battle with Kalshi over sports market legality is set for Supreme Court escalation if the state wins an extension request.
Gaming America · +14 outlets
Kalshi promo codes and bonuses offered across sports media outlets for World Cup trading
Prediction market platforms are offering sign-up bonuses and referral codes through major sports media and regional outlets to drive World Cup user acquisition.
Russell Street Report · +15 outlets
ESMA warns prediction markets may fall under EU's retail binary options ban
European regulators are signaling that prediction market contracts could be classified as binary options, subjecting platforms to strict retail access restricti
Global Trading · +14 outlets
Polymarket promo codes and bonuses offered via media partnerships for World Cup trading
Polymarket is running sign-up bonus campaigns through media partnerships during the World Cup to acquire users across multiple regions.
RotoWire · +15 outlets
Congress staffers expect new prediction market limits following regulatory review
Capitol Hill staff are preparing for legislative action to impose additional safeguards and restrictions on prediction market operations.
Crypto Briefing · +1 outlets
Kalshi becomes leading prediction market by trading volume; overtakes competitors
Kalshi has emerged as the largest prediction market by trading volume, surpassing other platforms during the World Cup boom.
Coinpedia · +14 outlets
Kylian Mbappe extends lead over Lionel Messi in Kalshi Golden Ball market
Prediction market odds on the FIFA Golden Ball award show Kylian Mbappe widening his lead over Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the 2026 World Cup progress
Sports Illustrated · +7 outlets
Prop firms now offer prediction markets as trading volumes surge to $40B
Proprietary trading firms are integrating prediction market products as retail and institutional volume in the sector exceeds $40 billion.
TradingView · +5 outlets
USA vs. Belgium World Cup Round of 16 match draws massive prediction market activity
The USA vs. Belgium match is the top driver of World Cup prediction market volume, with traders analyzing form, injuries, and historical matchups.
Bergen Record · +14 outlets
CFTC viewed as having legal advantage over states in prediction market regulatory dispute
Legal experts believe the federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission has stronger jurisdictional authority than states in regulating prediction markets.
CasinoBeats · +14 outlets
Polymarket trader loses $11.6M in 10 days on World Cup bets; highlights leverage risks
A major Polymarket trader sustained a significant loss during World Cup trading, demonstrating the volatility and risk exposure in prediction markets.
Bitcoin Foundation · +2 outlets
Prediction markets split by vertical; Kalshi dominates sports, Polymarket holds politics
Market research shows prediction platforms have specialized by category, with Kalshi leading in sports betting and Polymarket in political predictions.
Coinspot.io · +14 outlets
Coinbase prediction market posts AI-generated fake World Cup result; exposes content moderation gaps
Coinbase's prediction market platform published a fabricated World Cup match result via AI, highlighting operational risks in rapid market expansion.
FinanceFeeds · +1 outlets
Kalshi takes $400M in trades on Mexico-England World Cup match
The Mexico vs. England World Cup match generated $400 million in Kalshi trading volume, showcasing platform's capacity during peak events.
Covers.com · +1 outlets