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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
OKX Money lets users save, earn 10% yield and spend dollar stablecoins in one app
OKX introduced a consumer app that lets eligible customers convert over 50 local currencies into dollar-backed stablecoins, earn rewards on those balances, and spend from a virtual or physical card. OKX Money allows users in participating markets to fund accounts with local currencies and hold USDG, USDC or USDT. Customers can send stablecoins, switch among supported tokens without conversion fees and use a card for purchases in other currencies, where OKX says it will charge no foreign-exchange fee or markup, according to <a href="https://www.okx.com/en-gb/learn/okx-money-launch-select-markets" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">>a statement released Tuesday</a>. “Hundreds of millions of people have been excluded from dollar-denominated savings and frictionless global spending because the infrastructure was never built for them,” OKX said, adding that OKX Money is the first step in a longer program. Qualifying customers can earn up to 10% annual percentage yield (APY) on eligible USDG holdings without a lockup or staking requirement, OKX said. The app also offers up to 10% cashback on eligible purchases and referral rewards. Product availability, rates, and eligibility vary by location. While others offer similar services, OKX’s app aims to target non-crypto users. Binance Pay <a href="/business/2020/04/23/binance-backed-crypto-payments-app-launches-as-race-for-africa-heats-up" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">also allows users to hold stablecoins</a>, spend globally, earn passive yield and send cross-border payments with zero gas fees. Coinbase’s <a href="/business/2026/06/09/coinbase-and-cardless-unveil-credit-card-backed-by-stablecoins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coinbase One offers</a> automated yield on USDC of up to 3.75% to 5%, depending on the membership and region. Bybit <a href="/business/2025/09/03/digital-asset-trading-giant-bybit-brings-crypto-linked-debit-card-to-europe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Card and Savings offers automatic conversions</a> from fiat to stablecoins and global spending via a Mastercard-backed card. OKX’s money app roll-out comes as exchanges and payments companies are increasingly trying to turn stablecoins into a familiar consumer product: a dollar balance that can be held, sent and spent, rather than a token used for trading. Tracked <a href="/business/2026/08/23/crypto-card-spending-tops-usd1-billion-as-stablecoins-move-into-everyday-purchases" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">crypto-card-spending topped $1 billion this year</a>, as companies compete to bring stablecoin balances into everyday purchases. OKX, <a href="https://www.coingecko.com/en/exchanges" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">>ranked third by Coingecko</a> with a 24-hour trading volume of over $2.2 billion, is packaging those services for customers in markets where local currencies can be volatile and access to U.S.-dollar savings, global cards or cross-border payments are limited or costly. The product appears designe
BorgWarner shares rose 3.8% in premarket trading after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to overweight from equal weight.
CoinWorld news, BorgWarner shares rose 3.8% in premarket trading after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock from equal weight to overweight.
VinFast Auto: Electric buses are expected to begin delivery to U.S. customers in the first quarter of 2028.
VinFast Auto: Electric buses are expected to begin delivery to U.S. customers in the first quarter of 2028.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said
According to news from Bijie, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said exporters will be given an additional year to adapt to the upcoming EU methane emissions rules. Von der Leyen told members of the European Parliament on Tuesday that during the current crisis period, this move can help companies avoid extra costs. Under the original rules, starting in January 2027, oil and gas importers within the EU would have faced stricter requirements, needing to report on the methane emissions of their suppliers. This adjustment comes as European policymakers are stepping up measures to help industrial companies cope with high energy costs triggered by conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.
Ray Dalio: The United States could face a debt crisis within three years.
According to CoinWorld news, Ray Dalio warned that the United States could face a severe debt crisis within three years unless the fiscal deficit is significantly reduced. U.S. federal debt currently exceeds $40 trillion, and long-term borrowing costs have climbed to multi-decade highs. Dalio pointed out that rising debt-service costs are gradually eating into government spending, forcing the Treasury to sell ever more debt. He said that unless the deficit is reduced to around 3% of GDP, the risk facing the United States would be like an economic "heart attack." The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the federal deficit will reach $1.9 trillion in fiscal year 2026, accounting for about 5.8% of GDP. Dalio believes that reducing the deficit requires a combination of spending controls, increased revenue, and lower interest costs, rather than relying solely on monetary policy.
Author: The Future of Truth, which I wrote, actually contains AI-fabricated citations.
According to CoinWorld news, the author discovered that their new book, The Future of Truth: How AI Is Reshaping Reality, actually contained citations fabricated by AI. The author said that although the book received good reviews in the early stages after publication, it attracted widespread attention after the media questioned some of its citations. After five months of reflection, the author summarized how AI was used during the creative process and the challenges encountered during editing. Ultimately, after a line-by-line review by two human proofreaders, 26 inaccurate citations were found and corrected, and the revised edition will be released on October 6.
Bitcoin's market cap dominance stands at 59.24%.
According to Bijie.com data: Under Bijie.com's unified market methodology, Bitcoin's market capitalization accounts for 59.24% of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization.
A crypto scammer who called himself the 'Godfather' has been sentenced to six years in a $37 million fraud case.
According to Bihu.com, Adam Iza, who calls himself "The Godfather," has been sentenced to six years in prison for hiring a Los Angeles sheriff's deputy to carry out harassment. He was also convicted of stealing more than $37 million from Meta and using cryptocurrency custodians to hide the proceeds. U.S. District Judge Percy Anderson also ordered him to pay $23.4 million in restitution. Iza pleaded guilty in January 2025 to conspiracy against rights, wire fraud, and tax evasion, and has been in custody since September 2024. The case involves his fraud through Meta business management accounts between 2020 and 2022, which resulted in Meta customers being incorrectly charged.
FXPro analysis: If Bitcoin falls below $84,000, it could drop to $80,000.
According to news from Bijie, fxpro analysis suggests that if Bitcoin falls below $84,000, the price could drop to $80,000. The market is focused on the release of the Federal Reserve meeting minutes on Wednesday.