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Hollywood.com Reveals Crypto-Powered Prediction Market for Movies, TV and More

In brief Hollywood.com and Crypto.com are joining to debut entertainment-focused prediction markets. Prediction markets are booming lately with record volume and multi-billion-dollar platform valuations. Crypto.com is also powering an upcoming Truth Predict platform from Trump Media & Technology Group. Prediction market fever is sweeping through crypto, politics, sports—and now Hollywood, too.On Monday, Hollywood.com announced an…

November 3, 2025

Long Reads

Betting Scandals Are Rocking Sports. Will Prediction Markets Help or Hurt?

In brief Experts warn insider trading in sports gambling could surge as betting on games shifts to CFTC-regulated prediction markets. The CFTC, which regulates sports and other prediction markets, has little experience in monitoring sports betting, and limited capacity to do so given its staff size, the experts said. Supporters say on-chain transparency helps prediction…

October 26, 2025

Business

NHL Becomes First Major Sports League to License Trademarks to Prediction Markets

In brief The NHL has signed multi-year licensing deals with prediction market startups Kalshi and Polymarket. Weekly prediction market volume surpassed $2 billion for the first time, with sports betting driving $414.7 million in volume last week. Major funding rounds have propelled valuations, with Kalshi recently raising $300 million and Polymarket securing $2 billion. The…

October 22, 2025

Markets

Prediction Markets Hit All-Time High of $2 Billion in Weekly Volume

In brief Weekly prediction market volume reached a new record above $2 billion, with Polymarket reclaiming the lead over Kalshi after eight weeks of trailing in trading volume. Sports betting drove the highest volume at $414.7 million last week, outpacing political markets at $322.6 million despite growing election-related activity heading into November. Major funding rounds…

October 20, 2025

Business

Trump Family Has Already Made Over $1 Billion in Profit on Crypto, Says Eric Trump

In brief Eric Trump said that the his family’s crypto empire has profited more than $1 billion so far. The family’s crypto ventures span NFT trading cards, meme coins, World Liberty Financial, and more. President Trump’s crypto businesses have been a point of contention, with critics claiming conflicts of interest. President Donald Trump’s embrace of…

October 16, 2025

Law and Order

Laura Loomer Stokes Speculation Over Trump SBF Pardon: Is There Anything to It?

In brief Conservative activist Laura Loomer’s tweet alleging a pro-Trump pardon lobby for Sam Bankman-Fried drew wide reaction on X. Reporting confirms Bankman-Fried’s parents have explored clemency options, but no registered lobbying effort has surfaced. Analysts and prediction markets put the odds of a pardon in the single digits despite rising political chatter. Conservative activist…

October 14, 2025

Law and Order

‘I Am Your Champion’: Nigel Farage Makes Case for UK Crypto Reform

In brief Nigel Farage called Monday for the British financial watchdog to better regulate crypto. Farage in May said that he would establish a Bitcoin reserve—like Trump did in the U.S.—if elected prime minister. The Brexit mastermind has long spoken about the benefits of using digital assets. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said Monday that…

October 13, 2025

Business

Polymarket Token Is Coming, But Likely Not This Year: Sources

In brief Polymarket is planning to release a native crypto token, but it won’t come in the next few months. The prediction market is focused on regaining dominance in the U.S. after it was effectively banned in 2022. It follows a massive $2 billion investment from New York Stock Exchange owner Intercontinental Exchange, which valued…

October 10, 2025

Business

Polymarket Valued at $9 Billion After NYSE Owner Invests $2B in Prediction Market

In brief Polymarket received a $2 billion investment from Intercontinental Exchange, owner of the New York Stock Exchange. The deal gave Polymarket a post-deal valuation of $9 billion, the prediction market startup said. Polymarket has inked several high-profile deals this year. Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan said on Tuesday that the prediction-market platform will receive up…

October 7, 2025

Business

White House Pulls Quintenz CFTC Chair Nomination After Clash With Winklevoss Twins

In brief The White House has abruptly ended Brian Quintenz’s candidacy to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Crypto lobbying, a dispute with Gemini co-founders the Winklevoss twins, and opposition to Quintenz’s Kalshi links may have played a role. Acting CFTC chair Caroline Pham will remain in place as new contenders are considered. The White…

October 1, 2025