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US prediction markets grow amid regulatory scrutiny

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Latest: Kalshi dominates non-sports prediction markets as volume hits $10 billion

The US prediction market landscape is experiencing rapid growth and intensifying regulatory scrutiny. Kalshi, which claims a 90% to 95% US market share, reported total trading volume exceeding $171 billion for 2026. A no

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Extreme weather and wildfires in Europe and North America

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Latest: Europe faces intensifying wildfire challenges and systemic impacts

Europe and North America are experiencing severe extreme weather, characterized by widespread wildfires and flooding. In Europe, the total area burned has exceeded 529,000 hectares, a 13 percent increase over the 2012–20

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UK and EU prediction market regulation

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Latest: ESMA warns Polymarket and Kalshi lack EU authorization

Regulators in the United Kingdom and the European Union are examining the legal status and risks associated with prediction market platforms such as Polymarket and Kalshi. In the UK, the Financial Conduct Authority is c

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Institutional growth and regulation of prediction markets

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Latest: Citadel Securities urges SEC oversight of prediction markets

The prediction market sector is transitioning toward institutional use, supported by evolving regulatory frameworks for event contracts and digital-asset perpetual futures in the United States. Cartesian Digital recently

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EU MiCA crypto-licensing rollout and enforcement

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Latest: Germany leads EU crypto-asset licensing under MiCA

Since the 1 July 2026 MiCA deadline, the EU crypto market has undergone massive consolidation. While ESMA’s July 24 update noted roughly 320 licensed providers, subsequent data indicates a sharper divide. By mid-August,

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European crypto market MiCA regulation impact

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Latest: European crypto market shifts as exchanges compete and Euronext targets tokenization

The implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation in the European Economic Area has triggered significant structural changes in the digital asset sector. Initial data indicates a high level of market c

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German finfluencer regulation

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Latest: Regulators increase oversight of financial influencers

In late July 2026, Germany’s financial supervisory authority BaFin announced a crackdown on “finfluencers” – individuals who dispense investment advice on platforms such as Instagram, WhatsApp and Telegram. The regulator

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EU & Germany tightening green claims and seal rules

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Latest: European regulations tighten rules on sustainability claims

The EU’s Green Claims Directive (2024/825) and the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (EmpCo) directive mandate that sustainability-related marketing and seals be supported by independent certification by 27 S

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