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Can prediction markets retain World Cup capital? Explore what comes next for prediction market liquidity, regulation, market quality, and insider trading.
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Prediction markets are entering their first major post-World Cup test as trading volumes and liquidity begin to decline. This edition examines whether the sector can retain that capital, how entertainment-driven trading is reshaping the “truth engine” thesis, Gibraltar’s new regulatory framework, and insider trading reaching the White House.