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Prince Andrew Arrested as Epstein Files Explode — Prediction Markets Bet on Who’s Next

The opening weeks of 2026 have been nothing short of tumultuous, as millions of newly released files tied to the late and convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein have unveiled vast…

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Pred Secures $2.5M From Accel and Coinbase Ventures to Build Exchange-Grade Sports Prediction Platform

Pred, a sports prediction exchange, has raised $2.5 million in seed funding led by Accel, with participation from Coinbase Ventures (via BEF) and Reverie. The capital will be used to…

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Nearly 25% of Draftkings Sportsbook Revenue Contested by Prediction Platforms

Recent data indicates that nearly a quarter of Draftkings’ sportsbook revenue is now being challenged by the rapid rise of federally regulated prediction market platforms. Sports Prediction Platforms Capture Growing…

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Prediction Markets Remain Skeptical on Disclosure After Obama Confirm Aliens ‘Are Real’

Even after former U.S. President Barack Obama recently confirmed that aliens were real, prediction markets remain skeptical about an official disclosure from the U.S. government, at least during 2026. Polymarket…

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From $55K to $150K: How Bettors on Polymarket, Kalshi, and Myriad Are Pricing Bitcoin’s Future

Traders on Polymarket, Myriad, and Kalshi are putting real money behind their expectations for bitcoin’s price trajectory in 2026. Across seven active contracts with over $84 million in volume, the…

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Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Calls for Prediction Market Reset

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin criticized the current direction of prediction markets, warning that an increasing focus on short-term bets risks distorting incentives and encouraging harmful behavior. Buterin Questions Short-Term Betting…

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Israel Indicts Duo for Insider Trading on Polymarket With Classified Military Information

An Israeli duo has been indicted for allegedly using classified information to place bets on Polymarket. Security Risks Israel has indicted a civilian and an army reservist on charges of…

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Stablecoins Expected to Lead Crypto Casino and Prediction Market Payments This Year

Stablecoins tightened their grip on crypto casinos and prediction markets in 2025, with dollar-pegged tokens like USDT and USDC emerging as the default chips for online wagering. This year is…

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