Coalition for Prediction Markets takes out full page advert in Washington Post Sophie Atkinson Suswati Basu The newly formed Coalition for Prediction Markets (CPM) have gone big on the marketing budget, as they share a full page advertisement in the Washington Post. Within it, it reads “CFTC regulated prediction markets (already) ban … Continue reading Coalition for Prediction Markets takes out full page advert in Washington Post
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Hawaii lawmakers introduce bill that would ban prediction markets
Hawaii lawmakers introduce bill that would ban prediction markets Sophie Atkinson Suswati Basu The House Bill 2198 has been introduced in Hawaii, which would see prediction markets be included in the definition of gambling, making them banned in the US state. The summary of the bill reads as: “Includes prediction … Continue reading Hawaii lawmakers introduce bill that would ban prediction markets
Coalition for Prediction Markets backs Rep. Ritchie Torres’s Bill against insider trading
Coalition for Prediction Markets backs Rep. Ritchie Torres’s Bill against insider trading Sophie Atkinson Suswati Basu The Coalition for Prediction Markets has shown support for Representative Ritchie Torres’s effort to strengthen integrity in the sector. It was in early January when the Congressman announced he would be introducing a bill called the … Continue reading Coalition for Prediction Markets backs Rep. Ritchie Torres’s Bill against insider trading
Polymarket launches real estate and housing prediction markets onto platform via Parcl
Polymarket launches real estate and housing prediction markets onto platform via Parcl Sophie Atkinson Suswati Basu Polymarket is entering into a new world as it signs a partnership with Parcl to bring real estate and housing prediction markets to life. The duo will see Parcl’s daily housing prices indices brought into a … Continue reading Polymarket launches real estate and housing prediction markets onto platform via Parcl
Are gambling markets becoming entertainment first, betting second?
Are gambling markets becoming entertainment first, betting second? Rachael Davies Suswati Basu With online betting on the rise in the US and the rise of entertainment-focused prediction markets, is the identity of gambling evolving? The atmosphere of gambling is changing rapidly as more innovations enter the space. Prediction markets are encroaching on … Continue reading Are gambling markets becoming entertainment first, betting second?
Coinbase agrees to acquire The Clearing Company to expand prediction markets offering
Coinbase agrees to acquire The Clearing Company to expand prediction markets offering Suswati Basu Coinbase is buying The Clearing Company, a startup that focuses on prediction markets, as the crypto exchange looks to broaden its lineup of regulated, onchain products tied to real-world events. The deal comes shortly after Coinbase rolled out prediction … Continue reading Coinbase agrees to acquire The Clearing Company to expand prediction markets offering
CFTC issues no-action letters to four prediction markets
CFTC issues no-action letters to four prediction markets Joel Loynds Suswati Basu The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued no-action letters to four different prediction markets. In a public announcement, the CFTC said it would give the all clear for “swap data reporting and recordkeeping regulations in response to requests from … Continue reading CFTC issues no-action letters to four prediction markets
Could prediction markets replace political polls? ‘Maybe yes, maybe no’
Could prediction markets replace political polls? ‘Maybe yes, maybe no’ Rachael Davies Suswati Basu As prediction markets offer contracts in more and more areas, are they starting to encroach on the role that opinion polls currently serve in politics? Pre-election polls are often referenced in the build-up to major elections, offering a … Continue reading Could prediction markets replace political polls? ‘Maybe yes, maybe no’
Zillow just revised its home price forecast for 400-plus housing markets
November 23, 2025 Zillow just revised its home price forecast for 400-plus housing markets
Maryland becomes latest state to warn licensees about prediction markets
Maryland becomes latest state to warn licensees about prediction markets Sophie Atkinson Suswati Basu Maryland has become the latest state to warn licensees about offering prediction markets, as it joins a growing list of state regulators. On Wednesday (November 19), the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission sent a notification to its … Continue reading Maryland becomes latest state to warn licensees about prediction markets