PredictionBubbles aggregates prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, offering interactive visualizations. Recent developments include Kalshi's 800% institutional trading volume growth, ProCap Financial integration, and research findings on market calibration and trading patterns.
The CFTC is reviewing 'mention markets' on prediction platforms like Kalshi, where traders speculate on words used in speeches or broadcasts, amid concerns over market manipulation and increased regulatory scrutiny.
The Esports World Cup 2026 was moved from Riyadh to Paris due to regional security, proving the tournament can travel and accelerating plans for a rotating global event, with future ambitions including qualifiers in India.
Federal regulators have launched a review of 'mention markets' where bettors wager on public figures' word choices. Kalshi has removed sports-related mention markets amid the CFTC inquiry and following a scandal involving a teleprompter operator.
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced an August 20 advisory committee meeting to discuss crypto regulation, AI, and prediction markets following congressional delays on digital asset legislation.
Federal regulators are reviewing word-choice betting markets, lawmakers call for a probe into poor conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, Ukraine intensifies drone strikes in Crimea, and the Kennedy Center board votes to close for renovations.
Sports prediction market startup Novig launched a responsible trading framework with a 21-plus age restriction and filed lawsuits against four states over regulatory crackdowns on event contracts.
Democratic socialist State Rep. Francesca Hong lost the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary by less than 1 percentage point, defying polls that predicted a 20-point win. This polling miss, along with others in Minnesota and Michigan, highlights challenges in predicting primary outcomes amid a progressive surge within the Democratic Party.
Copper's US entity, Copper Markets (US) Inc., becomes a SEC-registered broker-dealer and FINRA member, enabling institutional crypto custody, trading, and services in the US market.
Zhu Rongji, former Chinese premier, left a lasting legacy through key economic reforms, including China's WTO accession and state sector overhaul, reflected on in the context of his 1999 US visit and current Sino-US rivalry.
The CFTC invoked emergency authority to shield prediction market Kalshi from New York State's attempts to block sports contracts, as Kalshi's annualized revenue run rate tops $4 billion.
New York City Council is investigating prediction market platforms including Polymarket and Kalshi over deceptive marketing, targeting minors, and facilitating insider trading.
U.S. inflation slowed in July with the Consumer Price Index rising 0.1%, matching forecasts. Bitcoin and wider crypto markets showed minimal reaction as the outcome was already priced in by investors.
Japan's yen slides toward 160 per dollar as traders test US resolve. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent intervenes to preserve the yen carry trade that funds US tech and AI investments.
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has become the frontrunner for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination on prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi, leading California Governor Gavin Newsom, though traditional polls still place Kamala Harris in the top spot.
A report criticizes China's lack of transparency regarding its foreign loans and obligations, hindering accurate risk assessments and increasing the likelihood of unexpected defaults in emerging markets.
FlightAware sues Kalshi for using its flight data without authorization to host gambling markets on flight cancellations, citing potential safety risks and unauthorized branding use.
Ukrainian forces launched a massive overnight drone, missile and boat attack on Russia's Novorossiysk naval base, killing at least two people including a child, suspending grain terminal operations, and prompting widespread damage across the Krasnodar region.
Nasdaq has agreed to acquire LeveL Markets, the third-largest US alternative trading system by volume, to expand its presence in tokenized and 24/7 trading markets.
FlightAware has filed a federal lawsuit in New York against prediction markets platform Kalshi, alleging trademark infringement and reputational damage due to unauthorized betting markets on commercial flight cancellations.
Oil prices rose and global stocks mixed on Wednesday as investors awaited crucial US inflation data and monitored stalled Iran war talks. Brent crude climbed to $89.67 a barrel, while Wall Street slipped and Asian markets traded mostly higher.
Flowdesk, a crypto market maker backed by Coinbase Ventures and BlackRock, has obtained a full broker-dealer license in Dubai from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority to serve institutional investors.
Tata Motors plans to tackle supply chain issues and expand in new markets to offset Middle East crisis impacts, posting an 8.3% rise in Q1 net profit to Rs 1,528 crore.
Despite a 6% increase in transactions, foreign tourists in Portugal spent less on average (€35.70) in the first half of 2026, with retail, restaurants, and accommodation absorbing most spending, concentrated in Lisbon and Algarve.
