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California wildfire prediction markets

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Latest: CFTC targets prediction market pricing as senators warn of wildfire betting risks

In early July 2026, Wyldfyre, a California‑focused prediction market for wildfire outcomes, shut down after an investigative report raised moral concerns and the risk of arson. The platform claimed its contracts were sim