Would you bet on the next disaster? The rise of prediction markets | News
With the rise of prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, where is the line for taking a bet on disaster?…
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China Blocks Meta’s Manus Takeover, Upending a Bet on Singapore’s AI Sanctuary Role
A 54-character directive from Beijing has unwound a $2 billion deal — and with it, the idea that Singapore could…
AIMCo scores $69 million paper gain on Strategy bet
Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo), according to its first quarter 13F filing, purchased 1,382,000 shares of Strategy (MSTR) for $172,473,600.…
Druski to Host 2026 BET Awards & Make History
Comedian and social superstar Druski will make history when he takes the stage as host of the 2026 BET Awards.…
A Polymarket-linked bet on the weather in France forecasts a major data issue
A few weeks ago, abnormal temperature spikes at a Météo-France station near Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) triggered a criminal complaint…
Kambi Commits to 100% AI-Traded World Cup as Q1 Bet Automation Hits 60%
Key Takeaways: Kambi Q1 2026 revenue rose 4.9% to €43.5 million, EBITDA jumped 63.5% to €5.7 million. 60% of Q1…
Maduro Raid Commando Pleads Not Guilty After $400K Polymarket Bet on His Own Mission
Key Takeaways: Van Dyke pleads not guilty to five federal charges in Manhattan federal court Apr 28. Defense attorney Mark…
Don’t Bet on British Inflation Woes Fading Soon
Hitting 5% on the UK gilt yield is not a crisis – it’s down to Britain’s chronic inflation problem. www.bloomberg.com…
Surviving the heatwave: Why thermosteel bottles and electrolyte-rich beverages are the best bet, suggest docs in Lucknow
Lucknow is currently experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures between 42°C and 45°C as of April 21–23, leading to a…
Bill Ackman is placing a bet on individual investors with dual Pershing Square public offerings
The hedge fund is giving away shares to any investor who buys five or more shares in the IPO of…