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Federal Judge Halts Minnesota's Prediction Market Ban, Impacting Regulatory Landscape
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Federal Judge Halts Minnesota's Prediction Market Ban, Impacting Regulatory Landscape

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Minnesota's law that would have criminalized prediction markets, allowing platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket to continue operating while legal proceedings unfold. This ruling underscores the complex...

France Moves to Block Polymarket Amid Gambling Concerns and Regulatory Scrutiny
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France Moves to Block Polymarket Amid Gambling Concerns and Regulatory Scrutiny

France's gambling authority has initiated a crackdown on Polymarket, citing illegal gambling practices and a lack of user protections. This regulatory action reflects growing scrut...

PYMNTS · 30 Jul 2026 2 min read
World Cup Drives Prediction Market Volumes Above $50 Billion in June
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World Cup Drives Prediction Market Volumes Above $50 Billion in June

June saw prediction markets surpass $50 billion in trading volume, largely fueled by World Cup betting activity. This surge highlights the growing significance of prediction market...

PYMNTS · 30 Jul 2026 2 min read
Prediction Markets Expand Beyond Betting to Transform Financial Products
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Prediction Markets Expand Beyond Betting to Transform Financial Products

Emerging prediction markets are evolving from niche betting platforms into serious financial instruments, with implications for retail derivatives and regulatory frameworks.

PYMNTS · 30 Jul 2026 2 min read
CFTC's Polymarket Probe Raises Compliance Concerns for Prediction Markets
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CFTC's Polymarket Probe Raises Compliance Concerns for Prediction Markets

The CFTC's renewed investigation into Polymarket expands scrutiny beyond event contracts, probing marketing and compliance practices.

PYMNTS · 30 Jul 2026 2 min read
World Cup Boosts Prediction Markets as Trading Volume Soars
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World Cup Boosts Prediction Markets as Trading Volume Soars

The World Cup has driven unprecedented trading activity in prediction markets, with platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket reporting record volumes. This surge highlights the growing...

PYMNTS · 30 Jul 2026 2 min read