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BreakingPrediction2h agoTrump Aide Accused of Insider Betting on Kalshi
Trump's teleprompter operator is accused of using insider knowledge to bet on Kalshi. The case threatens prediction market credibility.
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BreakingPrediction6h agoKalshi Insider Probe: Teleprompter Op's $100K Bet
A White House teleprompter operator allegedly made $100K on Kalshi event contracts using nonpublic speech info. Regulators are now investigating.
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BreakingCrypto14h agoSenate Unanimously Blocks Path to SBF Clemency
The US Senate unanimously passed a resolution opposing clemency for SBF. Prediction markets put a Trump pardon by July 31 below 1%.
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BreakingPrediction22h agoKalshi Caught Between CFTC and Michigan Orders
Kalshi says simultaneous CFTC and Michigan orders create an impossible legal position. Federal court intervention looks likely.
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Betting1d agoDraftKings Expands Poker Pool to Michigan After MGCB Nod
DraftKings gained MGCB approval in July 2026 to merge Michigan poker players with those in NJ and PA. The move creates one of the largest regulated US online poker pools.
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Crypto1d agoStanford: 5-Minute Bitcoin Markets Enable Manipulation
A Stanford study finds 5-minute Bitcoin prediction markets incentivise spot price manipulation at settlement. Longer windows proposed as a fix.
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Betting1d agoSportsbooks Race Into Prediction Markets Amid Reg Fog
Prediction markets have surged over two years, pushing sportsbooks to act. Regulatory clarity remains the key obstacle as of July 2026.
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BreakingPrediction1d agoCFTC Tells Kalshi to Defy Michigan Court on Sports
The CFTC has told Kalshi to continue sports event contracts in Michigan despite a state court ban issued in late June 2026.
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Industry1d agoGermany Lifts Online Slot Stake Cap, Adds Tracking Rules
Germany has raised online slot stake limits and mandated player behaviour tracking as part of its 2021 Interstate Treaty review.
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BreakingPrediction1d agoCzech Republic Moves to Block Polymarket
Czech regulators acted this week to block Polymarket over unlicensed gambling, joining a growing list of European jurisdictions targeting the platform.
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Poker1d agoFanDuel Sued as Bryce Harper Cameo Becomes Evidence
A FanDuel customer suing over millions in losses is using a Bryce Harper appearance as evidence. The case could reshape athlete-linked sportsbook marketing.
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BreakingCrypto2d agoUS Gov Moves $288M BTC and ETH to Coinbase Prime
The U.S. government sent ~$288M in BTC and ETH to Coinbase Prime on July 14, 2026. Arkham data shows federal wallets still hold 324,552 BTC worth over $20B.
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BreakingPrediction2d agoCFTC Orders Kalshi to Honor Michigan Trades
The CFTC has ordered Kalshi to honor Michigan user trades, escalating a federal-versus-state jurisdiction fight over prediction markets.
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Poker2d agoPartyPoker's 2026 HUD Rules: What Players Must Know
PartyPoker allows approved table organizers like Jurojin but prohibits traditional HUDs. Players risk account bans for using non-whitelisted tracking tools.
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Crypto3d agoBinance.US Eyes Return to 20% U.S. Market Share
Binance.US is targeting 20% U.S. spot market share via low fees and regulated products. The push comes after two years of enforcement-driven losses.
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BreakingPrediction3d agoGibraltar Launches First Dedicated Prediction Markets Rules
Gibraltar unveiled the world's first standalone prediction markets regulation on July 13, 2026, with AML and anti-manipulation safeguards built in.
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Prediction3d agoPolymarket Applies for U.S. Margin Trading Approval
Polymarket filed for U.S. margin trading approval this week, chasing Kalshi's March 2026 authorization. Approval would let users take under-collateralized positions.
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Crypto3d agoNorth Carolina Defers to CFTC on Prediction Markets
NC's budget law hands oversight of Kalshi and Polymarket to the CFTC and taxes them at 6%. Other states are watching closely.
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Betting5d agoCalifornia Tribes Target 2028 for Online Sports Betting
California tribes are targeting a 2028 ballot initiative for online sports betting as prediction markets capture unmet demand. A prior 2022 effort cost ~$450 million and failed.
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Prediction5d agoKSA Upholds Polymarket Illegal Gambling Ruling
The KSA upheld its illegal gambling sanction against Polymarket in July 2026, dismissing blockchain-interface and financial-instrument arguments.
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BreakingBetting6d agoArizona Issues C&D Orders to ClubWPT, Four Others
Arizona's Department of Gaming issued C&D orders to five operators including ClubWPT on July 10, 2026, citing illegal gambling promotion and enterprise violations.
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Prediction6d agoPolymarket Blocked in Italy Again by ADM Regulator
Italy's ADM has placed Polymarket on its blocked-site blacklist for the second time. The move highlights regulatory risk for unlicensed crypto prediction markets in Europe.
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Prediction6d agoKalshi Injunction Denied as Coalition Taps Ex-CFTC Quintenz
A U.S. District Court denied Kalshi's injunction to keep sports contracts live in New York. A rival coalition hired ex-CFTC nominee Quintenz to push federal relief.
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Prediction6d agoNew York Keeps Gambling Rules on Kalshi, For Now
A NY federal judge denied Kalshi's injunction request this week, letting the state enforce gambling laws against the prediction market platform while litigation continues.
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Betting6d agoNevada Sportsbooks Confront Prediction Markets Head-On
Nevada sportsbook execs this week urged regulators to act against prediction markets like Kalshi, citing unfair competitive advantages from lighter federal oversight.
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BreakingCrypto6d agoNorth Carolina Taxes Prediction Markets at 6%
North Carolina passed a law taxing prediction market platforms 6% on net fee revenue from state residents. The bill explicitly recognises CFTC preemption.
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Prediction6d agoPolymarket Files for Regulated Margin Trading in US
Polymarket has filed U.S. regulatory applications for margin trading, chasing Kalshi's March 2026 approval. Approval would open leveraged prediction markets to American users.
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BettingJul 10Arizona Gov. Hobbs Bans Prediction Market Insider Trading
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed an order banning executive branch staff from insider trading on prediction markets. The move adds state-level market-integrity rules as federal policy lags.
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CryptoJul 10Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal Steps Down, Moves to Advisory
Paul Grewal stepped down as Coinbase CLO in July 2026, shifting to an advisory role. No successor has been named as of this week.
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BettingJul 9NCLGS 2026: States Eye Crackdown on Prediction Markets
State lawmakers at NCLGS 2026 debated strategies to restrict sports prediction markets. Legislative action could reshape the competitive landscape for regulated sportsbooks.
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CryptoJul 9Binance Pursues New EU Licenses After MiCA Setback
Binance is exploring fresh EU licensing routes after its MiCA setback, co-CEO Richard Teng confirmed. Regulators privately invited the exchange to reapply.
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BreakingCryptoJul 9AscendEX Shuts Down, User Fund Recovery Uncertain
AscendEX halted all operations on July 1, 2026, citing regulatory and financial pressure. No claims process or payout assurance has been announced.
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BreakingPredictionJul 9ESMA: Some Prediction Markets Are Banned Binary Options
ESMA confirmed this week that certain prediction market contracts qualify as binary options under EU law, putting platform operators on direct notice.
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PredictionJul 8Polymarket Launches U.S. Blitz After Four-Year Ban
Polymarket is running a U.S. marketing campaign to rebuild trust after a four-year ban tied to a 2022 CFTC settlement. The platform's head of U.S. operations confirmed the legitimization push to CoinDesk.
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CryptoJul 8Citadel Drops U.S. Crypto Suit, Chases UK Bankruptcy Order
Citadel dropped its U.S. trade secrets case against Portofino this week, pursuing a UK bankruptcy order instead after winning a £6m arbitration award.
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BreakingPredictionJul 8NY Judge Denies Kalshi Injunction in NYSGC Dispute
Judge Analisa Torres denied Kalshi's preliminary injunction motion, keeping sports event contracts off NY markets. The preemption lawsuit continues.
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BreakingPredictionJul 8Kalshi Appeals NY Ruling on Sports Event Contracts
Kalshi appealed to the Second Circuit on July 8, 2026 after a NY judge refused to block state gambling enforcement on its sports contracts.
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BreakingBettingJul 7NC Governor Signs Budget Raising Sports Betting Tax
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signed SB 257 on July 7, 2026, raising the sports betting tax and taxing prediction markets sans regulation.
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BreakingCryptoJul 7Coinbase Wins UK License for Equities and Futures
Coinbase secured UK authorization in July 2026 to offer equities to retail clients and perpetual futures to institutions. The move makes it a hybrid broker-exchange in Britain.
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BreakingPredictionJul 7Traders Sue Polymarket Over Strategy BTC Sale Resolution
Two traders sued Polymarket this week over a disputed bitcoin-sale market resolution, citing Strategy's SEC filing as proof the outcome was wrong.
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