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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
Bitcoin failed twice to break above its late-September high, pulling back after spiking to $87,000.
According to data from Bijie.com, Bitcoin rose to nearly $87,000 last week, about $500 away from the phased high of $87,400 set at the end of September, before encountering selling pressure and pulling back. This was Bitcoin's second attempt within a week to break through the late-September high, which again ended in failure. Lower-than-expected U.S. inflation data pushed Bitcoin up to around $85,500, while weakening U.S. employment data reduced pressure on the Federal Reserve to continue raising interest rates.
Asian stocks 1. A-shares will be closed on Monday, October 5.
Bjie.com news, Asian stocks: 1. A-shares were closed on October 5 (Monday); 2. The Hong Kong Hang Seng Index closed up 68.05 points, or 0.28%, at 24,040.34 on October 5 (Monday); 3. The Hong Kong Hang Seng Tech Index closed up 25.74 points, or 0.62%, at 4,183.68 on October 5 (Monday). European stocks: 1. The German DAX30 Index closed up 23.01 points, or 0.09%, at 25,254.21 on October 5 (Monday); 2. The UK FTSE 100 Index closed up 35.99 points, or 0.34%, at 10,497.94 on October 5 (Monday); 3. The French CAC40 Index closed down 63.09 points, or 0.80%, at 7,834.10 on October 5 (Monday); 4. The Euro Stoxx 50 Index closed up 3.64 points, or 0.06%, at 6,242.14 on October 5 (Monday); 5
Former AI researcher warns New York City Council: humanity may lose control of AI
According to news from Bijie, former AI researcher Jacob Coxon warned during testimony before the New York City Council that if the current path of technological development continues, it is very likely that humans will lose control of AI, and it could even lead to extinction. He criticized the current methods of building advanced systems, calling them extremely reckless. Coxon pointed out that four AI companies refused to quantify catastrophic risks, and City Council spokesperson Julie Menin expressed dissatisfaction with this, saying the idea of technological self-regulation "defies common sense." The hearing attracted 51 City Council members. Menin mentioned that ten new bills are under review, including requiring third-party verification before any AI system can be sold in the city.
Boeing Defense, we have been awarded a multi-year contract.
CoinWorld news, Boeing Defense: We have been awarded a multi-year contract to triple PAC-3 MSE seeker production through 2035. This contract formalizes our seven-year agreement with the Department of War to strengthen global air and missile defense while supporting American manufacturing.
US stocks ignore high yield warnings
CoinWorld news: US stocks ignore high yield warnings! Tech stocks lead gains, pushing the S&P 500 close to a record high. As investors largely ignored concerns triggered by bond yields rising to multi-decade highs, tech stocks led gains, pushing the S&P 500 index close to a record high. On Monday, all three major US stock indices closed higher, with the S&P 500 up 0.66%; the Nasdaq up 1.05%, setting a new closing high; and the Dow up 0.18%.
The most recent funding rate for the SOL perpetual contract is 0.001439%.
CoinWorld data: The most recent funding rate for the SOLUSDT perpetual contract is 0.001439%, with longs paying shorts. This is down 0.0086 percentage points compared with the same-caliber snapshot 24 hours ago.
The most recent funding rate for the ETH perpetual contract is 0.002223%.
CoinWorld data: The latest funding rate for the ETHUSDT perpetual contract is 0.002223%, with longs paying shorts. This is down 0.0078 percentage points compared with the same-caliber snapshot 24 hours ago.
An address deposited 654,288 UNI to Coinbase, realizing a profit of $1.27 million.
According to Wu Blockchain, on-chain analyst AI Yi has detected that an address that bet on UNI in September appears to have taken profit, gaining about $1.27 million. Two hours ago, the address deposited all 654,288 UNI to Coinbase, worth about $5.96 million at the current price. The address withdrew these tokens between September 3 and October 1 at an average price of $7.16. If sold, the return would exceed 27.23%.
BTC perpetual contract's most recent funding rate is -0.00198%.
CoinWorld data: The most recent funding rate for the BTCUSDT perpetual contract is -0.00198%, with shorts paying longs. This is down 0.0101 percentage points compared with the same-caliber snapshot 24 hours ago.