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business1 hour ago•14 min saved

Prediction Market Dispute: Kalshi Threatens Netflix With Defamation Over Doc Trailer

Kalshi has sent Netflix a cease‑and‑desist and warned of a defamation suit over a trailer for The Prediction Games, claiming footage implying Kalshi trades in violation of a Nevada court order is misleading; Netflix says the depicted trade happened in 2025, before the order, and the scene was filmed recently in Las Vegas, with Kalshi CEO appearing in the documentary. Kalshi also alleges the screenshot is fabricated, and the piece notes that several states have pursued gaming‑law actions related to prediction markets.

via Deadline|

#business #defamation #kalshi

business29 days ago•1 min saved

Kalshi bets OpenAI IPO may land in 2027 after delay notes

Kalshi traders assign a 59% likelihood that OpenAI will announce an IPO by March 1, 2027, revising earlier 2026 timelines after a New York Times report suggested a delay; OpenAI had confidentially filed to go public in June, with SpaceX’s debut and rival Anthropic adding caution for a later debut.

via CNBC|

#ai #business #ipo

politics1 year ago•6 min saved

Crypto Markets Buzz with U.S. Election Speculation and Trump Influence

Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi accurately predicted Donald Trump's election victory, outperforming traditional polls. These platforms, which allow betting on various outcomes, have gained popularity and are seen as a potential alternative to polling. However, concerns about market manipulation and the influence of wealthy individuals persist. Despite these issues, prediction markets are expected to grow, offering insights into political and other events by aggregating public sentiment through financial stakes.

via Business Insider|

#betting #elections #politics

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Markets React to Early Trump Gains in U.S. Election

Prediction markets have shifted significantly in favor of Donald Trump as early election results come in, with his odds of winning rising sharply across various platforms. States traditionally aligned with either party have been called, but no swing states have been decided yet. Trump's improved performance in states like Florida and Virginia has contributed to this shift. Financial markets are also reacting, with increases in the dollar, Treasury yields, Bitcoin, and shares of Trump-related companies. Previously, Kamala Harris had shown strong momentum in prediction markets.

via Fortune|

#donaldtrump #election2024 #financialmarkets

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Nevada's 2024 Presidential Race: A Tight Contest Between Trump and Harris

In Nevada's presidential election prediction markets, Kamala Harris briefly overtook Donald Trump as the favorite, driven by new voter turnout data from Clark County showing nearly equal turnout between Democrats and Republicans. However, Trump regained a slight lead with 56% of betting volume on Polymarket. The prediction market activity surged, with Polymarket's open interest reaching a record $463 million. Clark County's turnout data, showing Democrats slightly ahead, has influenced betting dynamics as the state holds significant sway in the election outcome.

via Decrypt|

#donaldtrump #election2024 #kamalaharris

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Trump's Betting Odds Fluctuate as Election Day Approaches

Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi showed significant volatility in former President Trump's chances of winning the 2024 election, highlighting the challenges of using these markets to gauge election outcomes. Trump's odds fluctuated from 67% to 53% and back to 62% within days, illustrating how these markets reflect investor sentiment rather than accurate forecasts. The markets' movements are influenced by investor actions, such as cashing out bets, and can be swayed by large individual bets, unlike political polls. The upcoming election results will ultimately reveal the accuracy of these predictions.

via Axios|

#betting #election2024 #politics