Prediction Markets on goodinfo.net Daily https://goodinfo.net/en/tags/prediction-markets/ goodinfo.net daily curated global news: AI, tech, finance, and world affairs. Hugo -- gohugo.io en goodinfo.net Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:20:00 +0800 [Brief] Kentucky Targets Prediction Markets, Potential Clash with Trump Team https://goodinfo.net/en/posts/crypto/brief-kentucky-targets-prediction-markets-2026/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:20:00 +0800 goodinfo.net https://goodinfo.net/en/posts/crypto/brief-kentucky-targets-prediction-markets-2026/ CoinDesk reports that Kentucky is advancing regulatory legislation targeting prediction markets, potentially making the state a red state that clashes with the Trump team on policy. The Trump family has recently been deeply involved in prediction market platforms, and this regulatory move has raised industry concerns about political interference. Analysts note that prediction markets, as an important application track in the crypto industry, will affect the broader digital asset market landscape. CoinDesk reports that Kentucky is advancing regulatory legislation targeting prediction markets, potentially making the state a red state that clashes with the Trump team on policy. The Trump family has recently been deeply involved in prediction market platforms, and this regulatory move has raised industry concerns about political interference. Analysts note that prediction markets, as an important application track in the crypto industry, will affect the broader digital asset market landscape.

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]]> crypto CryptocurrencyRegulationPrediction Markets [Brief] US Gaming Industry Groups Urge Senate to Ban Sports Prediction Markets in Crypto Bill https://goodinfo.net/en/posts/crypto/brief-us-gaming-prediction-markets-ban-2026-06-17/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:40:00 +0800 goodinfo.net https://goodinfo.net/en/posts/crypto/brief-us-gaming-prediction-markets-ban-2026-06-17/ Major U.S. gaming industry groups sent a letter to the Senate calling for an explicit ban on sports and casino-style prediction markets in the crypto market structure bill under consideration. Core Summary

Major U.S. gaming industry associations jointly wrote to the Senate, demanding that the crypto market structure bill include explicit provisions banning sports and casino-style prediction markets. These groups argue that blockchain-based prediction platforms constitute unregulated gambling.

Event Details

The letter was signed by multiple industry organizations including the American Gaming Association. They argue that platforms like Polymarket, which allow users to trade on sports event outcomes, are essentially sports betting but evade the strict regulations that licensed gambling must follow.

Crypto prediction market supporters counter that these platforms are “information markets” rather than gambling, emphasizing their value in information aggregation and risk hedging.

Panoramic Perspective

The core of this debate lies in defining the legal boundary between “prediction markets” and “gambling.” This dispute reflects the lag in existing legal frameworks when addressing blockchain innovation.

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]]> crypto CryptoRegulationPrediction Markets [Brief] Hyperliquid Launches Validator-Governed Prediction Markets for Real-World Events https://goodinfo.net/en/posts/crypto/hyperliquid-prediction-markets-validator-governed-may-20260526/ Tue, 26 May 2026 15:29:00 +0000 goodinfo.net https://goodinfo.net/en/posts/crypto/hyperliquid-prediction-markets-validator-governed-may-20260526/ Decentralized exchange Hyperliquid has launched its HIP-4 product, allowing traders to bet on off-chain events like inflation and interest-rate decisions. The markets are governed by validators and use automated newsfeed software to publish outcomes, directly challenging Polymarket. Decentralized exchange Hyperliquid has launched its HIP-4 product, allowing traders to bet on off-chain events like inflation and interest-rate decisions. The markets are governed by validators and use automated newsfeed software to publish outcomes, directly challenging Polymarket.

]]> crypto HyperliquidPrediction Markets [Brief] India Cracks Down on Prediction Markets: Polymarket Exits https://goodinfo.net/en/posts/finance/india-cracks-down-prediction-markets-polymarket-may-20260522/ Fri, 22 May 2026 16:21:00 +0800 goodinfo.net https://goodinfo.net/en/posts/finance/india-cracks-down-prediction-markets-polymarket-may-20260522/ Indian regulators have cracked down on prediction markets, with Polymarket ceasing operations in the country. CoinDesk reports that other platforms like Kalshi could face similar restrictions. The move reflects a tightening regulatory trend for prediction markets globally. Meanwhile, Polymarket is eyeing entry into the Japanese market and has appointed a regional representative. Indian regulators have cracked down on prediction markets, with Polymarket ceasing operations in the country. CoinDesk reports that other platforms like Kalshi could face similar restrictions. The move reflects a tightening regulatory trend for prediction markets globally. Meanwhile, Polymarket is eyeing entry into the Japanese market and has appointed a regional representative.

]]> finance IndiaPolymarketregulationprediction markets [Brief] Kalshi Raises $1 Billion at $22 Billion Valuation Amid Prediction Market Boom https://goodinfo.net/en/posts/finance/kalshi-1-billion-raise-prediction-market-boom-2026-05-08/ Fri, 08 May 2026 00:59:00 +0800 goodinfo.net https://goodinfo.net/en/posts/finance/kalshi-1-billion-raise-prediction-market-boom-2026-05-08/ Prediction market platform Kalshi confirmed a $1 billion raise at a $22 billion valuation. Institutional trading volume surged 800% over the past six months, with annualized trading activity reaching $178 billion. The funding highlights the explosive growth of the prediction market industry. Prediction market platform Kalshi confirmed a $1 billion raise at a $22 billion valuation. Institutional trading volume surged 800% over the past six months, with annualized trading activity reaching $178 billion. The funding highlights the explosive growth of the prediction market industry.

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