Kalshi and Polymarket Each Target $20B+ Valuations in Fundraising Talks
Both leading prediction market platforms are in fundraising discussions that could value each at $15B-$40B, signaling explosive growth in the sector.
CoinMarketCap
Potential World Cup Manipulation on Polymarket Flagged by Integrity Watchdog
A sports advisory group has raised concerns about possible market manipulation related to World Cup wagers on Polymarket.
Dimsum Daily · +11 outlets
Polymarket to Challenge ANJ Website Block in France
Polymarket is fighting France's gaming regulator ANJ and also faces a block in Indonesia over gambling laws, part of a broadening regulatory crackdown.
European Gaming · +12 outlets
Polymarket Slashes CLARITY Act Approval Odds From 80% to 38%
Traders have dramatically lowered the probability of the crypto regulatory bill passing, even as Wall Street continues building infrastructure.
HOKANEWS.COM · +1 outlets
Polymarket, Kalshi Blocked in Ireland; Irish Examiner Explains the Ban
The two global prediction giants have been blocked in Ireland, raising questions about the legal landscape for prediction markets in Europe.
Irish Examiner
Polymarket Cuts US-Iran Ceasefire Odds as Fresh Strike Risks Emerge
Markets now price a 70% probability of a US-Iran ceasefire by end of August, down from higher levels amid renewed strike risks.
Cryptonews.net · +2 outlets
Polymarket Traders Cut Odds of 2026 Inflation Above 4.5% to 25%
Prediction markets signal easing inflation expectations as AI models price the Kalshi ladder for July Core CPI.
HOKANEWS.COM · +2 outlets
Trump Jr.'s Investment Firm Posts 200% Returns, Helped by Polymarket's Rise
Donald Trump Jr.'s venture capital firm reported strong returns boosted by its stake in rapidly growing Polymarket.
Yahoo Finance · +3 outlets
Netflix Instadoc Dives Into the Booming World of Prediction Markets
Netflix released a documentary exploring the rapid growth and controversy surrounding bet-on-anything prediction platforms.
Netflix · +2 outlets
CelerNetwork Debuts AgentPay, Enabling AI-Driven Polymarket Purchases
A new service allows AI agents to autonomously place bets on Polymarket, marking a step toward automated prediction market trading.
Coinfomania · +1 outlets
Will Prediction Markets 'Catch Fire' in the UK, Replicating US Boom?
The Guardian examines whether the UK could see a prediction market boom similar to the US, amid regulatory and cultural differences.
The Guardian · +2 outlets
Polymarket Bettors Give Ethereum Just 17% Shot at Reaching $3,000 in 2026
A $9 million market on Polymarket shows traders see only a 17% probability of Ethereum hitting $3,000 by year-end 2026.
Cryptonews.net · +3 outlets
Polymarket Enables Easy Access to Volatility Trading, Laura Shin Says
Crypto journalist Laura Shin notes Polymarket is becoming a go-to platform for volatility trading, expanding beyond event betting.
Traders Union
LeBron James Joining 76ers Shakes Up NBA Championship Odds at Polymarket
LeBron's move to Philadelphia has significantly shifted NBA futures markets on Polymarket.
CBS Sports · +2 outlets
Benjamin Netanyahu Says He's Going to New York; Crypto Prediction Market Weighs
Polymarket traders are weighing the Israeli PM's planned trip to New York as a signal for geopolitical positioning.
Benzinga · +1 outlets
Polymarket Cuts US-Iran Ceasefire Odds as Markets Bet on Israel-Iran Ceasefire
A separate but related market shows traders betting heavily on an Israel-Iran ceasefire.
StartupHub.ai · +14 outlets
Can Democrats Flip the Senate? Chances 100 Days From Midterms
Prediction markets show the probability of Democrats retaking the Senate ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Newsweek · +14 outlets
People Betting Big Money on Climate Disasters via Prediction Markets
Globe and Mail reports that large wagers on climate-related disaster events are growing on prediction platforms.
The Globe and Mail · +14 outlets