CFTC sues New Mexico in latest bid to assert authority over sports betting markets
New Mexico is the next state in the CFTC's crosshairs as the fight continues over regulatory jurisdiction over sports betting.
CFTC Proposes New Rules for Sports Prediction Markets
The CFTC’s proposal could legitimize sports prediction markets while clarifying election contract regulations. Public comments open for 90 days. (Read More)
Wintermute extends trading infrastructure into prediction markets
Wintermute extends trading infrastructure into prediction markets as multibillion-dollar sector draws institutional liquidity providers.
Big Shift for Crypto Prediction Markets: Hyperliquid Removes External Oracle Dependency
Hyperliquid’s new HIP-4 update—unveiled Monday—marks a major shift in how crypto prediction markets could operate, and it arrives as the platform looks to intensify competition in a fast-growing sector where Polymarket and Kalshi currently lead.…
Polymarket Incident Exposes Operational Security Risks Behind DeFi Infrastructure
Prediction market platform Polymarket faced a security incident on May 22 after an attacker drained an estimated $520,000–$660,000 worth of assets from a Polygon-based operational contract tied to rewards distribution. The exploit was first identified…
Hyperliquid Takes Aim at Prediction Markets with Zero-Fee Entry
The prediction markets sector, which exploded to $63.5 billion in trading volume in 2025, is about to get a major new player. Hyperliquid, the decentralized exchange known for its lightning-fast perpetual futures, has unveiled plans to integrate…
Kalshi’s Margin Trading Gambit: A Critical Analysis of Prediction Market Evolution
Kalshi secures NFA approval for its affiliate Kinetic Markets to operate as a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM).