Canadian securities administrators said Thursday that sports and entertainment prediction markets should not fall under securities law. The Canadian Securities Administrators and CIRO issued guidance on event contracts. It effectively rejects federal control of those markets. Across the border, state officials tangled with prediction platforms in a political battle this month. August data on U.S. downloads show Kalshi and Polymarket leading the sector. Other moves involve new exchange traded products and a Robinhood crypto contract tied to the XRP price.
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Prediction Markets and States Clashed, Setting Off a Furious Political Battle - The New York Times
Prediction Markets and States Clashed, Setting Off a Furious Political Battle The New York Times
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Our picks for the best prediction markets 2026: Reviews of Kalshi, Polymarket, other popular platforms - CBS Sports
Our picks for the best prediction markets 2026: Reviews of Kalshi, Polymarket, other popular platforms CBS Sports
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Best Prediction Markets Apps in US Ranked August 2026 - Goal.com
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Prediction Market ETFs Have Lots of Questions to Answer - Casino.org
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XRP price at Aug 27, 2026 at 11pm EDT? Crypto Prediction Market - Robinhood
XRP price at Aug 27, 2026 at 11pm EDT? Crypto Prediction Market Robinhood