Trade Handle is covering NEXTPredict NYC live from New York City today, October 22, where some of the biggest names in prediction markets are discussing the industry's future. One of the morning's most interesting sessions was View from the CFTC, featuring Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Director of Enforcement David…
Polymarket has deployed a new legal defense in Ohio for prediction markets as scrutiny over their event contracts continues to grow nationwide. The majority of squabbles between prediction operators and state officials have followed the same series of steps, with prediction companies ultimately arguing that their federal regulation preempts state…
Another state is taking on prediction markets. This time it’s Utah and their target is Kalshi. Per reports, Utah Attorney General Derek Brown has filed a lawsuit against the prediction market platform, citing the site for illegal gambling offerings within the state. Utah, a state that presently does not allow…
High Roller Technologies announced the full launch of ROLR, a new platform for prediction markets, powered by crypto.com. The platform has been open to invited-only users since Sept. 15. Its full launch opens it to all eligible users across the U.S. through mobile and web browsers. ROLR launches prediction markets…
Hip-hop legend and NFL partner Jay-Z is gaining significant traction in prediction markets forecasting the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show. Dave Brooks, a contributor for the journalist-owned digital media Puck News, reported that Jay-Z was leaning toward calling his own number for the upcoming halftime performance. “Hov” signed a five-year…
Polymarket and Kalshi have responded to creating prediction markets for the Cornell 7 and Tucker Carlson. Polymarket archived its market that allowed users to buy and sell contracts predicting if any of the defendants in the scandal would be charged with a felony sex crime. Kalshi, meanwhile, deleted a post…