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Coalition for Prediction Markets takes out full page advert in Washington Post

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

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’

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