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Global Market: Prediction markets expand into Wall Street territory, raising oversight concerns
Economic Times 1 hr ago·29 Sept 2026, 7:02 am
Prediction markets are expanding into US stocks, indexes and corporate events, with Polymarket and Kalshi driving growth. The trend raises concerns over investor protection, insider trading, transparency and regulatory jurisdiction, as the SEC and CFTC debate oversight while platforms increasingly attract retail and institutional traders seeking speculation and alternative hedging tools.
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