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Exclusive: River Markets announces $8.5 million seed round to build prediction market trading tools for institutions

The round was led by Haun Ventures alongside Y Combinator, Coinbase Ventures and others.

Fortune · Aug 11

Understand Prediction Markets Before They Come For You

As these platforms expand, they're targeting an older, more affluent audience. But it pays to be wary of the hype.

Kiplinger · Aug 11

Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up or Down Today?

The S&P 500 ended Monday almost unchanged as investors weighed renewed uncertainty around U.S.-Iran negotiations against hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could eventually reopen. With key inflation data due this week, Polymarket traders are leaning toward another positive open Tuesday.

Benzinga · Aug 11

Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up or Down Today?

The S&P 500 snapped a four-session winning streak on Wednesday as investors locked in profits from technology stocks, even as the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to another record high. Despite the pullback, Polymarket traders continue to expect the benchmark index to rebound at Thursday’s open.

Benzinga · Aug 6

Federal judge lets Utah enforce its anti-gambling laws on the prediction market Kalshi

Utah can enforce its strict anti-gambling laws on prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket under a federal court ruling

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Prediction market betting may influence arson as several states see unprecedented wildfires, Senators warn

Democratic lawmakers are sounding the alarm over betting on natural disasters, arguing that it both increases the risk of criminal activity and is morally wrong

The Independent UK · Aug 5

Trump Says Hormuz Deal Could Come Within 48 Hours: Do Prediction Markets Back Him Up?

President Donald Trump said Tuesday night that Strait of Hormuz negotiations are “moving along very nicely” and promised an answer within 48 hours. Traders on Polymarket are pricing a wide gap between hearing an announcement and seeing ships move.

Benzinga · Aug 5

eBay Earnings Prediction Market Preview: Will Pokémon and GameStop Be a Topic?

Ryan Cohen has spent the summer pursuing eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY).

Benzinga · Aug 5

Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up or Down Today?

The S&P 500 surged to a fresh record close on Tuesday as strong corporate earnings, easing oil prices and optimism over a potential breakthrough between the U.S. and Iran fueled another broad-based rally. Polymarket traders are now overwhelmingly betting the benchmark will extend those gains at Wednesday’s open.

Benzinga · Aug 5

Why Michael Burry Is Doubling Down on DraftKings Stock

As prediction markets shake up sports betting, Michael Burry is betting the odds will swing back in DraftKings' favor.

Barchart · Aug 4