Keywords: Prediction markets


Spotify removes artificial streams after betting-driven manipulation of US chart rankings

Spotify has taken action after uncovering a large-scale manipulation scheme that artificially inflated a song’s streaming numbers, raising concerns over the growing intersection between digital music charts and prediction-market betting platforms. The platform removed more than 500,000 fake streams......

Meta explores prediction markets with new Arena platform

Meta Platforms is reportedly developing a new prediction-focused application called Arena, signaling the company’s growing interest in interactive digital experiences centered on real-time events and public engagement. According to reports, Meta Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg has assigned......

U.S. election betting surge raises concerns over insider trading in prediction markets

A rapid expansion in prediction markets tied to U.S. elections is raising growing concerns among experts about the ability of regulators to prevent insider trading and maintain market integrity. Platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket have seen increased activity as users place bets on electoral outcomes......

Spain suspends prediction markets polymarket and Kalshi over licensing concerns

Spain has temporarily blocked access to prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi over concerns that the companies were operating without the required gambling licences. According to Spain’s Consumer Rights Ministry, authorities launched an investigation into the two U.S.-based companies......

Prediction markets face growing scrutiny over suspicious trading activity

Prediction market platforms are facing increased regulatory attention after reports of a sharp rise in suspicious trading activity linked to the rapid growth of the sector. Major platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket have reportedly detected a growing number of unusual transactions during 2026 as......

US court rules States cannot block prediction market platform Kalshi

A U.S. federal appeals court has ruled that the state of New Jersey cannot block the operations of Kalshi, a platform that allows users to trade on the outcomes of real-world events, including sports. The decision marks a significant development in the legal debate surrounding prediction markets and......

Rubio to meet Danish officials as markets bet on Trump Greenland takeover

President Donald Trump's intensifying campaign to acquire Greenland has sparked a frenzy on crypto-based prediction markets, with traders wagering millions on whether his administration will bring the Arctic territory under U.S. control. Polymarket odds showed a 15 percent probability of Trump securing......