Prediction Markets

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Cboe trading floor with split-screen showing traditional and binary options interfaces.
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Cboe’s Strategic Relaunch: All-or-Nothing Contracts Challenge Prediction Market Dominance

February 2, 2026 j n

Chicago, April 2025: In a move that signals a significant shift in the landscape of event-based trading, Cboe Global Markets, one of the world’s largest options exchanges, is preparing to reintroduce all-or-nothing options contracts. This strategic initiative, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, directly targets the burgeoning retail interest in binary, yes-no style contracts […]

Nevada judge orders Polymarket to halt event markets in a landmark crypto regulation case.
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Polymarket Faces Stunning Nevada Court Order to Halt All Event Markets

February 2, 2026 j n

Carson City, Nevada – April 2025: In a stunning legal development with far-reaching implications for the cryptocurrency sector, a Nevada state judge has issued a formal order compelling the decentralized prediction market platform Polymarket to immediately halt all event-based contracts for residents of the state. This decisive ruling represents a significant escalation in regulatory pressure […]

Jupiter and Polymarket logos integrated on the Solana blockchain for decentralized prediction markets.
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Jupiter Integrates Polymarket: A Strategic Leap for Solana’s DeFi Ecosystem

February 2, 2026 j n

Global, May 2025: In a significant development for decentralized finance, the leading Solana aggregator Jupiter has officially integrated Polymarket, bringing fully onchain prediction markets to one of blockchain’s most active ecosystems. This move directly addresses a growing demand for utility-driven DeFi products beyond simple asset trading, particularly as broader crypto markets exhibit volatility. The integration […]

Bitcoin price chart analysis showing potential drop as Kalshi traders signal increased volatility.
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Bitcoin Price Alert: Kalshi Traders Signal Potential Drop to $59,000 Amid Rising Volatility

February 2, 2026 j n

Global Markets, April 2025: A notable shift in sentiment is emerging from prediction markets, where traders on the Kalshi platform are increasingly pricing in the possibility of a deeper Bitcoin correction. Data indicates a growing expectation that the leading cryptocurrency could test support levels around $59,000, reflecting heightened caution and risk aversion across digital asset […]

Conceptual illustration of Vitalik Buterin's dual-layer on-chain mechanisms separating execution and value judgment.
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On-Chain Mechanisms Revolution: Vitalik Buterin’s Crucial Blueprint for a Dual-Layer Future

February 2, 2026 j n

Global, May 2025: In a statement that could redefine how decentralized networks govern themselves, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has outlined a crucial blueprint for the future of on-chain mechanisms. Buterin proposes a fundamental shift toward a dual-layer structure, cleanly separating the technical execution of decisions from the complex human process of value judgment. This framework […]

Jupiter DEX platform interface highlighting new Polymarket prediction markets integration for Solana users.
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Jupiter Integrates with Polymarket: A Strategic Move to Dominate Prediction Market Trading

February 2, 2026 j n

Global, April 2025: In a significant development for the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem on Solana, the leading aggregator Jupiter has formally integrated with the prediction market platform Polymarket. This integration, first reported by The Block, embeds Polymarket’s services directly within Jupiter’s interface, providing millions of users streamlined access to trade on the outcomes of real-world […]

Graph showing record prediction market volume hitting $12 billion, representing major growth in decentralized finance trading.
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Prediction Market Volume Shatters Records with Stunning $12 Billion January Surge

February 2, 2026 j n

Global, February 2025: The decentralized prediction market sector has achieved a monumental milestone, with total trading volume surging to an unprecedented $12 billion in January. This staggering figure, reported by Wu Blockchain citing data from Gate Research, represents a new all-time high for the niche and generated over $11 million in on-chain fees, highlighting both […]

Crypto prediction markets face scrutiny during US government shutdown, revealing contract ambiguities
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Crypto Prediction Markets Exposed: How the US Government Shutdown Reveals Troubling Flaws

January 31, 2026 j n

Washington D.C., January 2026: As the United States government entered a partial shutdown this weekend, cryptocurrency prediction markets faced unprecedented scrutiny. Platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi, which allow traders to speculate on real-world events using blockchain technology, revealed significant limitations in their contract formulations and execution mechanisms. The shutdown exposed troubling ambiguities in how these […]

Prediction markets like Polymarket face a critical test during the US government shutdown, exposing contract vulnerabilities.
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Prediction Markets Face Critical Test as Looming US Shutdown Exposes Structural Flaws

January 31, 2026 j n

Washington D.C., January 2025: The imminent threat of a partial U.S. government shutdown, set to begin on January 31st, has triggered more than just political gridlock. It has laid bare fundamental and potentially crippling structural flaws within the burgeoning world of prediction markets. As reported by CoinDesk, platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi are descending into […]

The US CFTC establishes new prediction market regulations for event contracts and financial innovation.
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CFTC Prediction Market Regulations: The Crucial Move to Formalize a Multi-Billion-Dollar Industry

January 29, 2026 j n

Washington D.C., May 2025: In a pivotal development for financial markets, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has initiated a formal process to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for prediction markets. This crucial move, first reported by Bloomberg, aims to bring clarity and oversight to a rapidly growing, multi-billion-dollar industry that allows participants to […]