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8 Week Extension for sUSD on Infinex

8 Week Extension for sUSD on Infinex

As perps on mainnet enters the public launch phase and Synthetix core contributors fine tune the SLP vault, rewards have...

By Alex Smith 1 week ago 3 min read
Kalshi Promo Code DEFI for $10 Bonus on ACC, Big 12 and Big East Games

Kalshi Promo Code DEFI for $10 Bonus on ACC, Big 12 and Big East Games

New users who enter the Kalshi promo code DEFI during sign up can claim a $10 bonus to put toward one of the biggest nig...

By Alex Smith 1 week ago 3 min read
Synthetix 2026 Roadmap

Synthetix 2026 Roadmap

As we march forward into 2026, we would like to take a moment to reflect on where Synthetix stands today and lay out cle...

By Alex Smith 2 weeks ago 3 min read
CFTC Launches Prediction Market Rulemaking, Issues Guidance Sports Contracts

CFTC Launches Prediction Market Rulemaking, Issues Guidance Sports Contracts

The CFTC opened a 45-day comment period on prediction market regulation and reinforced exchanges’ role in policing event...

By Alex Smith 2 weeks ago 7 min read
Prediction Markets Could Top $1T in Annual Volume Says New Report

Prediction Markets Could Top $1T in Annual Volume Says New Report

New report highlights rapid growth in sports event contract trading, growing regulatory stakes and how prediction market...

By Alex Smith 2 weeks ago 6 min read
Prediction Markets Hit $5.9B as Kalshi and Polymarket Set Combined Weekly Record

Prediction Markets Hit $5.9B as Kalshi and Polymarket Set Combined Weekly Record

Kalshi ($2.86B) and Polymarket ($2.50B) had their best combined week on record as Polymarket surpassed $1B in sports for...

By Alex Smith 2 weeks ago 31 min read
Prediction Markets Hit $5.9B as Kalshi and Polymarket Set Combined Weekly Record

Prediction Markets Hit $5.9B as Kalshi and Polymarket Set Combined Weekly Record

Kalshi ($2.86B) and Polymarket ($2.50B) had their best combined week on record as Polymarket surpassed $1B in sports for...

By Alex Smith 2 weeks ago 31 min read
Smarkets Latest Sports Betting Exchange to Seek CFTC Approval for Prediction Markets

Smarkets Latest Sports Betting Exchange to Seek CFTC Approval for Prediction Markets

U.K.-based Smarkets has applied to become a federally regulated prediction market exchange in the U.S. The post Smarkets...

By Alex Smith 3 weeks ago 7 min read
Kevin Warsh Fed Chair Nomination Official, Settling $807M Prediction Market

Kevin Warsh Fed Chair Nomination Official, Settling $807M Prediction Market

Next fed chair prediction markets attracted $806.9 million in volume across Kalshi and Polymarket, with traders pricing...

By Alex Smith 3 weeks ago 9 min read
Trump Says Banks Are Trying to Undermine Crypto’s Agenda in Clarity Act Debate

Trump Says Banks Are Trying to Undermine Crypto’s Agenda in Clarity Act Debate

Trump blames banks for delaying the Clarity Act as stablecoin yield debate stalls in the Senate. Prediction markets show...

By Alex Smith 3 weeks ago 4 min read
Kalshi Codifies Death Settlement Rule in CFTC Filing Amid Iran Market Backlash

Kalshi Codifies Death Settlement Rule in CFTC Filing Amid Iran Market Backlash

What’s in Kalshi’s rulebook update filing, plus a look at how other prediction exchanges handled Iranian Supreme Leader...

By Alex Smith 3 weeks ago 9 min read
Kalshi, Polymarket Combine for $17.9B February Volume as Polymarket Closes Gap

Kalshi, Polymarket Combine for $17.9B February Volume as Polymarket Closes Gap

Both Kalshi ($9.93B) and Polymarket ($7.94B) posted MoM increases of nearly 4% in February. Meanwhile, Polymarket volume...

By Alex Smith 3 weeks ago 19 min read