Polymarket rolls out Protocol V2, plans Nov 2 mainnet switchover for new markets
The smart contract overhaul unifies exchange and oracle systems under pUSD as sole collateral and will not automatically migrate existing bets to the new contra
TradingView · +15 outlets
LeBron James' $15M Polymarket deal draws scrutiny over NBA salary cap and betting ties
The partnership pays the Lakers star more than his 76ers salary and has prompted questions about endorsement rules and gambling's role in the league.
International Business Times Australia · +13 outlets
FCA confirms talks with Polymarket and Kalshi on possible UK entry
The UK regulator is engaging with prediction market operators as the platforms push back on being classed as gambling, with a retail binary options ban in force
finance.yahoo · +4 outlets
Polymarket takes Dutch gambling regulator to court over EUR 420K fine and ban
The platform is contesting the Netherlands' gambling classification and penalty, a test of how European regulators treat crypto prediction markets.
Bitcoin News · +5 outlets
South Korea blocks Polymarket over market manipulation concerns
Korean authorities restricted access to the platform, adding to a growing list of jurisdictions challenging prediction market operations.
The Coin Republic · +13 outlets
Polymarket explores onchain asset with programmable utility, but says no token launched
Coplan said at TOKEN2049 the platform is studying an onchain asset tied to its economy while confirming no token has been issued.
Cryptobriefing · +4 outlets
Ohio orders 10 prediction market operators and brokers to stop sports contracts
The Ohio order targets sports event contracts, escalating state-level enforcement against prediction market platforms.
Casino.com · +9 outlets
Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan warns 100x token chasing is 'irrational exuberance'
Coplan compared speculative crypto token hunting to a game of hot potato in remarks at TOKEN2049 as the platform weighs its own asset plans.
Cryptopolitan · +5 outlets
George Santos under investigation for alleged insider trading on Kalshi
The former New York congressman faces scrutiny over trades on the prediction market, per sources cited in the report.
NPR · +13 outlets
State pressure forces prediction market pullbacks in Connecticut and Missouri
Regulators in two states pushed operators to scale back offerings as the legal fight over sports contracts widens.
Gambling Insider · +1 outlets
Soldier who made $400K betting on Maduro's removal makes first court appearance
The case tests how insider information and event contracts intersect as prediction markets face legal scrutiny.
Good Morning America · +13 outlets
Polymarket to roll out exchange stack and native stablecoin
The planned stack accompanies the Protocol V2 rebuild as Polymarket moves toward a unified exchange and collateral system.
CoinMarketCap · +14 outlets
Czech Republic bans Polymarket as users weigh VPN access
The Czech regulator added the platform to its blocklist, part of widening European scrutiny of crypto-based prediction markets.
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Kalshi leads $3M prediction market push against state rules
The industry is funding a legal and lobbying campaign as states move to restrict event contracts.
RG.org · +4 outlets
Polymarket trading surged an hour before the Iran war started, report says
Trading patterns ahead of the conflict have fueled questions about information advantages on prediction markets.
Byline Times · +14 outlets
Kalshi makes an election push with 2026 midterm markets
Kalshi is expanding election contract offerings as prediction markets return to political trading ahead of the midterms.
The Event Horizon · +14 outlets
Polymarket taps Palantir to police sports prediction markets
The partnership aims to detect manipulation and suspicious activity in sports event contracts.
CoinMarketCap · +1 outlets
Davis seeks candidate betting ban after rival's Kalshi penalty
A lawmaker is pushing to restrict election betting on prediction markets after enforcement action against a rival platform.
Bitbo · +1 outlets