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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
BTC perpetual contract open interest totals 15.494 billion USD.
According to CoinWorld data, under the statistical methodology of selected mainstream platforms, the total notional open interest of BTC USDT-margined perpetual contracts is 15.494 billion USD.
CFTC Chairman Mike Selig advocates for proactive rules to prevent an FTX-style event.
CoinWorld news, CFTC Chairman Mike Selig said that the FTX incident should have been prevented through proactive rulemaking rather than litigation, and emphasized that the United States should not have to choose between innovation and protecting participants.
AWS announces the launch of the AWS Digital Sovereignty Perspective, applicable to the Well-Architected Framework.
Coin World News: Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the launch of the AWS Digital Sovereignty Perspective, applicable to the Well-Architected Framework.
The long-short account ratio for SOL contracts is 1.78.
Bijie data: The SOLUSDT 4-hour long-short account ratio is 1.78, with more net long accounts than net short accounts. Compared with the same-caliber snapshot 24 hours ago, it rose by 0.1438.
New CFTC Crypto Rules Draw on Lessons From $8 Billion FTX Fraud
Coin World News: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) opened a public comment period on Monday to discuss new crypto trading rules. CFTC Chairman Michael Selig mentioned FTX, whose founder misappropriated approximately $8 billion in customer funds. The CFTC wants to implement new regulatory rules for crypto trading, including a new exchange category called "crypto asset market." Selig stated that the commission will take necessary measures to establish a regulatory framework aimed at preventing fraud, rather than merely pursuing accountability after the fact. Registered exchanges can provide leverage and margin to retail traders, while state-level money transmission licenses do not permit such trading. Registered exchanges must segregate customer funds, monitor for manipulation, and limit conflicts of interest. Bitnomial stated that it is the first crypto-native exchange to obtain three CFTC licenses and launched leveraged retail spot crypto trading in December 2025.
Cerebras shares rise 8% as Sam Altman calls it a 'close partner'
Cerebras shares rose more than 8% on Monday, drawing market attention after Sam Altman called it a "close partner." Last week, Cerebras shares had fallen 20% following reports that OpenAI was using NVIDIA to support GPT-6.1.
Sam Altman: Musk is a 'bully' who only respects those who fight back.
According to news from Bijie, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that Musk is a "bully" who only respects those who dare to fight back against him. In an interview with Vanity Fair, he mentioned that occasional drama may help in negotiations with Musk. He said, "I think occasionally you have to punch a bully in the nose." Altman also mentioned that Musk "only respects people who do that." Despite the famous clashes between the two and the fact that they are currently at the center of multiple legal disputes, Altman said he is willing to work with Musk.
SEC approves 3x leveraged Bitcoin and Ethereum fund trading
CoinWorld data: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a rule change on October 2 allowing the CBOE exchange to list six funds designed to provide three times the daily price movements of Bitcoin, Ethereum, gold, silver, crude oil, and natural gas. These funds come from Volatility Shares, which had previously launched 2x leveraged Bitcoin and Ethereum products. The funds will trade like ordinary stocks on CBOE's BZX exchange. The SEC and FINRA have warned investors that returns over more than one day may differ significantly from the daily target.
Boeing awarded a $14.7 billion Lockheed Martin contract for PAC-3 MSE missile seekers.
CoinWorld news, Boeing: Awarded a $14.7 billion PAC-3 MSE missile seeker contract by Lockheed Martin; the contract establishes a seven-year cooperation framework, and PAC-3 MSE missile seeker production will increase to three times the original level.