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Rivals Kalshi and Polymarket Just Backed the Same VC Fund
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Rivals Kalshi and Polymarket Just Backed the Same VC Fund

Despite fierce competition, the CEOs of Polymarket and Kalshi have co-invested in 5(c) Capital, a $35M VC fund targeting prediction market infrastructure. What this signals for the industry.

JPMorgan Gained 3 Years of Clients in One Weekend. Now It Wants Everything.
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JPMorgan Gained 3 Years of Clients in One Weekend. Now It Wants Everything.

Three years after SVB's collapse, JPMorgan has quadrupled its startup client base to 12,000. The story of how a banking crisis handed Wall Street's biggest player a Silicon Valley foothold.

Kalshi Bet on Growth. Its Users Bet on Death. Now There's a Lawsuit.
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Kalshi Bet on Growth. Its Users Bet on Death. Now There's a Lawsuit.

A class action lawsuit accuses Kalshi of changing payout rules after Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei was killed. The case cuts to the heart of prediction market credibility.

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The $40 Billion Bet on Who's Right
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The $40 Billion Bet on Who's Right

Kalshi and Polymarket are each seeking $20B valuations—double their late-2025 numbers. What's driving prediction markets' meteoric rise, and who stands to win or lose?

When War Becomes a Bet: The Dark Side of Prediction Markets
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When War Becomes a Bet: The Dark Side of Prediction Markets

Prediction markets turn conflicts into profit opportunities, sparking bipartisan backlash over potential insider trading on classified information

Your Crypto Exchange Wants to Be Your Social Network
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Your Crypto Exchange Wants to Be Your Social Network

OKX launches social trading platform after $25B valuation, blending verified performance data with social media. A game-changer or dangerous gamification?

Revolut's $75B Banking Bet: Why Traditional Banks Should Worry
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Revolut's $75B Banking Bet: Why Traditional Banks Should Worry

Crypto-friendly fintech giant Revolut files for U.S. banking license, potentially disrupting traditional banking with direct Fed access and lending capabilities. Following Kraken's master account approval, the fintech revolution accelerates.

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Why PayPay Is Betting $13.4B on US Markets Over Japan
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Why PayPay Is Betting $13.4B on US Markets Over Japan

SoftBank-backed PayPay targets up to $13.4 billion valuation in US IPO, snubbing its home market. What does this say about global capital flows?

When $54 Million in Bets Vanished Overnight
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When $54 Million in Bets Vanished Overnight

A massive dispute over Iran's supreme leader prediction market exposes the dark side of betting on world events. How Kalshi's rule interpretation sparked trader revolt.

PayPay's $1.1B IPO Bet: When Payments Meet Crypto
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PayPay's $1.1B IPO Bet: When Payments Meet Crypto

SoftBank-backed PayPay targets $10B+ valuation in Nasdaq debut while owning 40% of Binance Japan. A fintech convergence story that could reshape digital finance

When War Becomes a Betting Market: $529M and Moral Questions
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When War Becomes a Betting Market: $529M and Moral Questions

Iran bombing predictions drew $529M in bets, raising insider trading concerns. Exploring the ethical dilemmas of prediction markets in conflict zones.

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Block Fires 40% of Staff, Declares 'AI Has Replaced Humans'
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Block Fires 40% of Staff, Declares 'AI Has Replaced Humans'

Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs citing AI efficiency. Stock soars 25%, but critics question if this is real disruption or pandemic hiring cleanup.

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