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<span>Prediction markets have exploded into the mainstream media, with odds now regularly quoted on cable news, in wire copy and in equity research notes.</span> <span>That’s why </span><a href="https://nextpredict.io/summits/the-worlds-prediction-markets-summit/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow external noopener" class="sc-adb616fe-0 dJryYS">><span>NEXTPredict</span></a><span>, which runs on October 22 and 23 at Convene, Hudson Yards in New York, has put working reporters on the program rather than in a press room behind it. </span><i><span>CNBC</span></i><span> correspondent Contessa Brewer and </span><i><span>CNN</span></i><span> senior reporter Marshall Cohen were</span> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/08/19/3347708/0/en/experts-from-robinhood-microsoft-research-binance-us-cnn-and-cnbc-join-nextpredict-october-summit.html" target="_blank" class="sc-adb616fe-0 dJryYS" rel="nofollow"><span>added</span></a><span> in August, booked around the midterms. Organizers expect more than 50 speakers and 2,500 attendees, “bringing the category to broader audiences,” in the words of </span><a href="http://next.io" target="_blank" rel="nofollow external noopener" class="sc-adb616fe-0 dJryYS">><span>NEXT.io</span></a><span> co-founder and managing director Pierre Lindh.</span> <span>Prediction market stories are serious news that ordinary readers actually want, Lindh</span> <a href="https://www.predictcentr.com/must-read/nextpredict-pierre-lindh-kalshi-hedge/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow external noopener" class="sc-adb616fe-0 dJryYS">><span>told</span></a><span> PredictCentr in August, reaching an audience far larger than the iGaming trade he came from, and "nobody was serving it with real journalistic standards."</span> <span>The summit programme was built the same way. A “healthy part” of the main stage had to carry content national broadcasters would send a crew for, he said, because "B2B panel content does not move a national desk." The media plan has since grown from 50 passes to between 100 and 200. </span> <span>With the midterms dominating the headlines around prediction markets while the agenda’s focus is on market structure, he concedes that there’s a dichotomy at play, noting that, “the story that gets the summit on air is not the story delegates are paying to be in the room for, and both have to be true at the same time.”</span> <span>While the category has mainstream distribution, there’s a gap between media presence and the actual user base of prediction market platforms.</span> <span>Polymarket’s monthly active users sit around 283,300,</span> <a href="https://tokenterminal.com/explorer/projects/polymarket/metrics/user-mau" target="_blank" rel="nofollow external noopener" class="sc-adb616fe-0 dJryYS">><span>measured</span></a><span> by Token Terminal as unique addresses making a revenue-generating transaction, down from a peak above 750,000 in the spring. Acquisition spikes around events—but participation does n
The VIX volatility index is at 15.52 points.
CoinWorld US stock data: The VIX volatility index closed at 15.52 points.
BTC liquidations over the past 24 hours reached $58.9282 million.
According to data from Bijie.com, the rolling 24-hour liquidation amount for BTC was approximately 58.9282 million USD, involving about 3,828 liquidated accounts. This represents a 4.41% decrease compared with the same-caliber snapshot 24 hours earlier.
According to the Financial Times: US companies are feeling the impact of the bond sell-off.
According to a report from Bijie Network, citing the UK Financial Times: U.S. companies are feeling the impact of the bond sell-off. As U.S. Treasury yields rise, some companies have been forced to reconsider their borrowing plans. Investors say that if yields remain elevated, we may see more cases of default.
Vietnam is vigorously promoting the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to meet surging electricity demand.
Vietnam is aggressively pushing to use liquefied natural gas (LNG) to meet surging electricity demand, but the relevant plans are seriously behind schedule, with only one of 18 LNG power projects expected to be completed on time. Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung said at a government meeting last week that among these planned development projects with a total installed capacity of more than 20 gigawatts, only the Hiep Phuoc LNG project is proceeding as planned. Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Truong Thanh Hoai said at the same meeting that investors have been selected for 16 of the 18 projects, but construction has started on only two. The delays threaten Vietnam's plan to increase the share of the ultra-cold fuel in its power mix to 12% by 2030. The ministry warned last month that due to these delays, Vietnam may face the risk of electricity shortages next year.
BMI raises its 2026 and 2027 Asian LNG price forecasts due to supply tightness in the Strait of Hormuz.
BMI has raised its forecasts for Asian liquefied natural gas prices in 2026 and 2027 due to tight supply through the Strait of Hormuz. According to a report released on October 5, BMI raised its full-year 2026 forecast for Asian JKM LNG spot prices from $12.5 per million British thermal units to $15.5. Analysts at the institution said in the report that the price forecast for 2027 has also been raised, adjusted from the previous $8 per million British thermal units to $10 per million British thermal units. The price increase reflects a longer-than-expected supply disruption and a larger spillover effect in 2027. According to its core view, BMI expects gas flows from Qatar and the UAE to return to normal in the fourth quarter of 2026 and the first quarter of 2027. "However, the likelihood of an initial Strait of Hormuz agreement is lower than expected in early summer this year, causing price risks to skew to the upside, while Gulf gas volume risks skew to the downside," the analysts noted.
Over $89.8 million flowed out of the U.S. spot BTC ETF market.
According to data from Bijie.com, a large amount of funds flowed out of the U.S. spot BTC ETF market yesterday, with net outflows reaching as high as $89.8 million. Among them, the largest outflow was ARKB, with a single-day net outflow of $85.2 million, followed by FBTC, with a total outflow of $74.5 million.
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) launches gold futures trading in London
CoinWorld data: Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has begun offering gold futures trading in London, the latest attempt to introduce precious metals derivatives in the global physical bullion trading hub. The exchange this week launched precious metals contracts linked to the London daily auction price, offering contracts for silver, platinum, and palladium in addition to gold.
The CFTC paves the way for true perpetual futures on US-regulated exchanges.
CoinWorld news: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a no-action letter on October 3, allowing the introduction of true perpetual futures on U.S.-regulated exchanges. The letter stated that the CFTC will not take enforcement action against Coinbase Derivatives or any designated contract market that eliminates expiration dates. On October 5, the CFTC announced that the relevant no-action relief pertains to the trading structure of perpetual futures, which have long been part of the offshore digital currency market. The CFTC also stated that eligible exchanges may implement changes to expiration dates immediately, provided they give five days' advance notice to traders holding open positions. The deadline for this relief is October 20.
The long-short account ratio for BTC contracts is 1.06.
Bjie.com data: The BTCUSDT 4-hour long-short account ratio is 1.06, with more net long accounts than net short accounts. Compared with the same-caliber snapshot 24 hours ago, it rose by 0.1512.