PREDICTION

Apr 27 2026FINANCE

Prediction Markets Grow Fast While Watchdog Agency Shrinks

Prediction markets are getting bigger every day, letting people bet on nearly anything—from sports to elections to who will win the next reality show. But the government group supposed to keep an eye on these markets is getting smaller instead of bigger. Over the past few years, the agency in charge

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Apr 26 2026SPORTS

NBA Playoff Action Heats Up With Key Games This Weekend

Saturday brings a mix of must-watch matchups and surprising underdog stories in the NBA playoffs. The Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic face off again in Game 3, with Detroit hoping to regain home-court advantage after splitting the first two games. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder aim to sweep

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

Betting on Politics and Weather Sparks Legal Storm

Political insiders are finding themselves in hot water after using prediction markets to gamble on high‑stakes events. A U. S. Army soldier, accused of exploiting classified data about the operation that removed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro from power, allegedly placed more than a dozen bets on

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Apr 25 2026FINANCE

Brazil Clamps Down on Betting-Linked Trading Sites

Brazil has suddenly blocked popular prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, raising questions about why these sites got caught in the crosshairs. The government claims they were violating betting laws passed by Congress, but critics wonder if the crackdown is really about protecting traders—o

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Apr 25 2026CRYPTO

XRP’s Future Highs: What Traders Really Expect by 2026

The idea that XRP might finally break its long-standing record high next year is losing steam among traders. Bets placed on this outcome have dropped sharply—from 35% confidence at the start of 2026 to just 12% by late September. Over $250, 000 has been staked on whether XRP’s price will spike high

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Apr 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Weather Bets and Faulty Sensors: A Risky Mix

A French weather agency recently filed a police complaint after unusual temperature spikes at a Paris airport sensor led to big wins for some traders. The spikes happened twice in April—first on the 6th and again on the 15th—when the sensor readings suddenly jumped by over three degrees Celsius befo

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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

Three Politicians Hit With Kalshi Penalties Over “Insider” Trades

Kalshi, a site where people bet on future events, has stepped in to block and fine three U. S. House hopefuls for trading on markets that involve their own campaigns. The rule‑breakers come from Minnesota, Texas and Virginia, showing that the company is tightening its safeguards against political in

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Apr 22 2026SCIENCE

Biomolecules Meet AI: A Fresh Way to Guess Who Binds With Whom

The new approach starts by splitting the problem into two parts: one side looks at how molecules are linked together, while the other side examines their individual characteristics. Each part is processed by its own neural network branch, and a special attention gate decides how much weight to give

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Political Candidates Face Ban Over Betting on Their Own Elections

Kalshi, a platform where people can bet on future events, has decided to stop three U. S. congressional hopefuls from using its site because they were trading on information about their own races. The company said it had recently added rules to keep politicians from betting on contests they are invo

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Apr 22 2026CRYPTO

When Crypto Meets Betting: A New Bet on AI Research

Bitcoin supporters often focus on big numbers—like how much crypto a company holds. But Anthony Pompliano, a well-known figure in the Bitcoin world, is taking a different route. His company, ProCap Financial, just teamed up with Kalshi, a platform where people bet on real-world events like elections

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