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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
Walmart reiterates it does not use AI for personalized pricing.
According to Bijie News, Walmart reiterated in an open letter that it will not use artificial intelligence, customer data, or digital shelf labels to set personalized prices. Dan Bartlett, Walmart's executive vice president of corporate affairs, said that Walmart will not use customers' personal information, income, shopping history, etc. to set personalized prices, and denied using dynamic pricing. He also emphasized that digital shelf labels are only used to display price changes more efficiently and do not identify customers or independently set prices. Bartlett also refuted questions about Walmart's patents, saying that these patents do not mean the company will pursue personalized pricing.
Trump says the Strait of Hormuz no longer affects oil prices.
Crypto news: Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is no longer the reason Americans are paying higher oil prices; rather, it is a refinery problem. On Monday, an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was attacked, causing a fire in its engine room. According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), this is the tenth incident since October 1. Middle East crude oil exports averaged 18.5 million barrels per day in the week ending October 1, exceeding pre-war levels. Nevertheless, tankers are still being attacked. On Monday, Brent crude oil prices rose from about $67 to $104, and wholesale gasoline prices rose from about $2.30 to $3.20. According to AAA data, the price of regular gasoline on Monday was $4.37 per gallon, up $1.24 from last year.
The total market capitalization of the crypto market stands at 2.94 trillion US dollars.
According to Bijie data, the total market capitalization of the crypto market is $2.94 trillion, with a trading volume of $91.515 billion over the past 24 hours.
Hyundai Card探索使用Avalanche区块链
Hyundai Card, after testing international transfers, is exploring the use of the Avalanche blockchain for compliance management and transaction processing during non-banking hours.
IRS risk chief sounds uneasy AI warning to regulators
According to news from Bijie, Dottie Romo, Chief Risk and Control Officer at the IRS, said at the Future of Money Summit at the United Nations headquarters in New York that AI systems are already processing millions of payments, while regulators' response has lagged far behind. She pointed out that traditional regulatory approaches may be unable to keep up with the rapid development of AI, and called for some form of automated oversight to address this challenge. According to research by BeinCrypto, AI agent payments had already begun occurring on a large scale in 2026, with the research showing that between July 23 and August 26, 6.4 million x402 payment transactions were tracked, amounting to $119,947. Although most transactions were for tiny amounts, AI agents have recorded nearly 200 million settlement transactions since their launch. Romo emphasized that regulators need to monitor the market in real time to respond to the rapid decision-making of AI agents.
BTC liquidations over the past 24 hours: 89.5119 million USD
According to data from Bijie.com, the rolling 24-hour liquidation amount for BTC was approximately 89.5119 million USD, involving about 5,011 liquidated accounts. Compared with the same-caliber snapshot 24 hours earlier, this is up 191.57%.
As Nvidia's (NVDA.US) stock price hit a new high for the first time in four months, analysts are optimistic about the future.
CoinWorld news: As Nvidia's (NVDA.US) stock price hit a new high for the first time in four months, analysts are optimistic about the future. The company's shares closed at $237.58 on Monday, setting a new high, with a market capitalization of approximately $5.76 trillion. Wedbush analyst Matt Bryson said that as Nvidia gets closer to achieving future financial expectations, "it is becoming increasingly difficult for the market to ignore" the disconnect between its growth prospects and valuation. He pointed out that the company is expected to grow at a rate of 70%, but the stock trades at less than 20 times the expected earnings per share for the next fiscal year, making it appear relatively cheap. Despite facing competition from peers and even its own customers, Nvidia remains "the cornerstone of AI infrastructure," BNP Paribas analyst Karl Ackerman wrote in a report last week. He raised his target price for the stock to $345 per share, which implies 45% upside compared with Monday's stock price.
Fitch: Downgrades Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. credit ratings to BB following completion of acquisition deal.
CoinWorld news, Fitch: After the acquisition is completed, Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. credit ratings will be downgraded to BB.
Google wins court recommendation to proceed with acquisition of Spirit Airlines data.
CoinWorld news: Google has received a court recommendation in its bid to acquire Spirit Airlines' old data for AI training, with the court recommending approval of the $10 million deal. The court-appointed consumer privacy ombudsman said Google and Spirit Airlines have taken steps to address consumer privacy concerns and ensure the deal does not pose risks to the personal data of 97 million consumers. Although labor unions objected to the deal, arguing it could affect aviation safety, Google said it will not purchase any personal information, and all data will be de-identified by a third party before delivery. The deal still requires final court approval, with a hearing expected to be held on October 14.