Prediction Markets news and trends

Kalshi Launches Prediction Markets for Clinical Trials and FDA Decisions
Markets // July 16, 2026

Prediction market Kalshi and public intelligence company AppliedXL have launched a pilot program that allows trading on clinical trial outcomes and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory decisions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

World Cup Trading Pushed Prediction Market Volume Past $50 Billion in June
Markets // July 14, 2026

Prediction markets surpassed $50 billion in monthly volume in June, with their volume driven by trading on the FIFA World Cup 2026, CoinDesk reported Tuesday (July 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Kalshi Pushes Past Predictions With Professional Trading Tools
Markets // July 13, 2026

Prediction market Kalshi has launched Kalshi Pro, which it calls a “professional-grade” desktop trading workstation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

North Carolina Law Officially Makes Prediction Markets Legal in the State
Legal & Regulation // July 13, 2026

Not all states are at odds with the federal government over regulating prediction markets. Last week, North Carolina became the first state to formally recognize the authority of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to oversee event market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. Get the Full...

Interviews & Exclusives
Experience Economy Pushes Payments to $20B Super Bowl Test

February 18, 2026
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NFL Keeps Prediction Markets Out of Super Bowl Ads as Trading Grows

February 03, 2026
For sports betting platforms, the Super Bowl is, well, their Super Bowl. When the Patriots and Seahawks take the field this Sunday (Feb. 8), they’ll be doing so with around...

Prediction Markets Turn Uncertainty Into a Business Model

January 21, 2026
The information economy has found its version of a casino with prediction markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Busy Year in Big Tech Regulation May Have Been a Warm Up for 2026

January 01, 2026
A new presidential administration in the United States and a new executive commission in the European Union transformed technology regulation in 2025. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Quick Reads
Polymarket Faces Ban by France’s Gambling Regulator

July 19, 2026
France’s gambling regulator has called on internet service providers to block Polymarket. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

Kalshi Launches Prediction Markets for Clinical Trials and FDA Decisions

July 16, 2026
Prediction market Kalshi and public intelligence company AppliedXL have launched a pilot program that allows trading on clinical trial outcomes and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory decisions. Get the...

World Cup Trading Pushed Prediction Market Volume Past $50 Billion in June

July 14, 2026
Prediction markets surpassed $50 billion in monthly volume in June, with their volume driven by trading on the FIFA World Cup 2026, CoinDesk reported Tuesday (July 14). Get the Full...

Kalshi Pushes Past Predictions With Professional Trading Tools

July 13, 2026
Prediction market Kalshi has launched Kalshi Pro, which it calls a “professional-grade” desktop trading workstation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...