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CFTC’s New Sheriff Wants to ‘Future-Proof’ Prediction Market Regulations

The CFTC's loan commissioner wants to end "policymaking through enforcement" and codify rules for prediction markets, but will likely face procedural and legal constraints....

Jason Brow

January 21, 2026

Portugal bans Polymarket following presidential trading surge

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Portugal Blocks Polymarket Following Presidential Election Trading Surge

Portugal joins growing list of countries restricting the prediction market platform amid regulatory scrutiny and insider trading...

Mike Breen

January 21, 2026

CA governor candidate Swalwell promotes kalshi odds

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CA Governor Hopeful Eric Swalwell Touts His Kalshi Odds

Swalwell tweeted about his Kalshi odds to be the next CA governor, a campaign tactic we could see others mimic. Meanwhile, negative headlines challenging his eligibility barely moved his...

Jason Brow

January 20, 2026

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NYSE Bets on Blockchain With Fully Tokenized 24/7 Trading Platform

The planned platform will merge New York Stock Exchange trading infrastructure with blockchain technology to enable 24/7 digital equity...

Mike Breen

January 19, 2026

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Kalshi, Polymarket Break Records in $5.9B Week for Prediction Markets

Kalshi and Polymarket both posted new weekly volume records yet again, driven largely by sports growth. Kalshi had a 7% WoW gain, while Polymarket jumped...