NYC Council launches probe into Polymarket, Kalshi over alleged deceptive marketing targeting minors
The New York City Council is investigating Polymarket, Kalshi and other prediction market platforms over marketing practices alleged to target minors and young
New York Post · +15 outlets
Polymarket hires former Uber exec Travis VanderZanden as chief growth officer, adds Robinhood, Coinbase, Nasdaq veterans
Polymarket is staffing up with executives from Uber, Robinhood, Coinbase and Nasdaq ahead of the NFL season and 2026 midterms, signaling an aggressive push into
CoinGape · +12 outlets
Lawmakers warn Polymarket wildfire bets could spur arson as senators raise concerns
Polymarket's markets allowing users to bet on the size and spread of California wildfires have drawn bipartisan criticism from lawmakers who warn the incentives
The Washington Post · +3 outlets
AOC surpasses Newsom as 2028 Democratic presidential favorite on Polymarket
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has overtaken Gavin Newsom atop Polymarket's 2028 Democratic presidential nomination market, reflecting shifting early primary sentimen
NewsNation · +10 outlets
Italian club SS Lazio ends Polymarket sponsorship as Italian regulator blocks prediction markets
Serie A club SS Lazio terminated its sponsorship agreement with Polymarket after Italian gambling regulators moved to block prediction market operations in the
iGaming Business · +7 outlets
Polymarket lets users bet on Fed rate decision as CPI inflation report shifts odds
Trading on Polymarket's Federal Reserve interest rate decision market surged following the latest CPI inflation report, with bettors adjusting expectations for
Action Network · +6 outlets
CFTC warns prediction markets to correct faulty filings on trading incentives
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission told prediction market platforms to dial back improper regulatory filings related to incentive programs designed to boo
CoinDesk · +6 outlets
SKALE launches Agent Pit to let developers train AI agents before deploying on Polymarket
SKALE's new Agent Pit platform allows builders to train and test AI prediction agents in a sandbox before deploying them live on Polymarket.
The Block · +2 outlets
Yankees become first MLB team to name Polymarket as prediction market partner
The New York Yankees designated Polymarket as their official prediction market partner, a first for any Major League Baseball team.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
Polymarket eyes $50M funding round and potential token launch
Polymarket is reportedly seeking $50 million in new funding and considering a token launch as it expands ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
CoinMarketCap
Prediction markets news: Polymarket overhauls platform, Binance expands, regulatory fight continues
Polymarket is overhauling its platform while Binance expands into prediction markets and legal pressure on the sector escalates.
CoinMarketCap · +2 outlets
Polymarket suffers post-World Cup traffic comedown, Bloomberg reports
Bloomberg reports Polymarket is experiencing a sharp decline in user activity following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup.
Bloomberg.com
State-level split on regulating prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket
US states remain divided on how to regulate prediction market platforms, with some moving to restrict access while others allow operations.
WBTV · +14 outlets
CFTC vs states turf war over Kalshi prediction market regulation
A jurisdictional battle is emerging between the CFTC and US states over who should regulate prediction markets like Kalshi.
Crypto News · +14 outlets
Polymarket bets on AI and geopolitics with new market categories
Polymarket is expanding into AI and geopolitical prediction markets as it diversifies beyond sports and elections.
StartupHub.ai · +7 outlets
Polymarket claims traders anticipated downfall of Leopold Ashenbrenner's Situational Awareness
Polymarket highlighted that its traders correctly predicted the decline of Leopold Ashenbrenner's Situational Awareness AI safety organization.
Business Insider
Kalshi launches $500 referral code OREGONLIVE1 for MLB and PGA FedEx Championship
Kalshi is offering a $500 cash bonus referral code through OregonLive.com for MLB and PGA FedEx Championship prediction markets.
OregonLive.com
Polymarket extends $20 PGA invite code OREGON through FedEx St. Jude Championship
Polymarket's $20 referral code OREGON, promoted via OregonLive.com, has been extended through the FedEx St. Jude Championship golf tournament.
OregonLive.com · +3 outlets