The upcoming SpaceX stock offering is already stirring up conversation before a single share hits the market. The company itself pegged the total value at about $1. 77 trillion, but third-party betting pools suggest traders expect more. Platforms like Polymarket put the range between $1. 8 trillion
Natural gas prices climbed slightly this week after hitting a two-week low. The jump came as weather forecasts predicted hotter temperatures spreading across the U. S. , especially in the Midwest and East Coast. More people would crank up their air conditioners, increasing demand for electricity—and
Prices for two key coffee types shot up this week after Japan’s weather agency announced the return of El Niño across the Pacific Ocean. Traders scrambled to cover their bets after months of gloomy forecasts about bumper harvests turned suddenly uncertain. The sudden shift shows how quickly markets
Sports fans now have a new way to bet on FIFA World Cup matches through prediction markets. The platform Myriad is using Chainlink to settle bets automatically instead of relying on slow manual checks. This change promises faster payouts and fewer disagreements about who won. Myriad already used Ch
Bitcoin keeps sending mixed signals as summer approaches. One expert warns investors to pause before jumping back in. His fund stays cautious on digital money, pointing to several warning signs. Digital cash faces big problems beyond price swings. Companies still hold large amounts of crypto, creat
The group policing future bets on sports or elections now faces tough questions. Recent moves suggest its leaders favor companies tied to high-profile political figures over fair play. In letters sent mid-2026, a senator asked why enforcement actions dropped sharply after leadership changed. Teams o
Last week an obscure crypto market-maker quietly turned into a registered broker-dealer in the United States. GSR, which has spent years making markets for digital tokens, now holds FINRA and SEC approvals that let it act as a middleman for big-money investors who want to buy, sell, or issue crypto-
The Peruvian presidential race has become a nail-biting showdown as late overseas votes reverse an earlier leftist lead, sending markets soaring. After a sharp drop last Friday when leftist candidate Roberto Sanchez’s policies sparked investor panic, stocks bounced back Tuesday with gains across the
Before the first whistle blows, people are already trading millions on who will win the World Cup. Spain and France are neck-and-neck in these prediction markets, each with about a 16% chance according to platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi. England, Portugal, and defending champs Argentina trail b
The first Korean police raid into illegal crypto betting kicked off on June 5, when authorities targeted local users who wagered on the June 3 regional election. The Gangwon Provincial Police, acting on a national request, dug into crypto transaction logs to track bettors across the country. Those c
