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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
The G7 decided to release 100 million barrels of oil in response to rising diesel prices.
G7 (Group of Seven) has reached an agreement to release up to 100 million barrels of emergency oil and diesel inventories within four months, with a large portion of the diesel to be provided within the first 20 days, in response to the market impact of diesel prices exceeding $6 per gallon.
BTC large holder account long-short ratio is 1.1915
CoinWorld data: The latest snapshot of BTCUSDT on the 4-hour timeframe shows that among the top 20% of accounts by margin balance, the long-short account ratio is 1.1915, with net long accounts outnumbering net short accounts among large holders. Compared with the same-caliber snapshot 24 hours ago, it rose by 0.1138.
Shell CEO: Middle East oil flows have recovered to more than 80% of pre-war levels.
According to news from Bijie, Shell CEO Wael Sawan said that oil flows in the Middle East have now recovered to about 80% of pre-conflict levels. Speaking at the Energy Intelligence Forum in London, he pointed out that despite many incidents, many countries in the region remain resilient and are able to continue supplying energy to global markets. Although several major banks and shipping data analysis institutions believe that Middle East oil flows are close to pre-war levels, the market still disputes the exact degree of recovery. The actual number of ships entering and leaving the Strait of Hormuz and parts of the Red Sea is difficult to count accurately, because many vessels frequently turn off their satellite positioning signals.
BTC liquidation pressure: watch $83,800 to the downside and $88,100 to the upside.
According to CoinWorld data: BTC is currently priced at around $86,100. If the price falls by about 2.75% to around $83,800, some high-leverage long positions may face concentrated liquidations; if the price rises by about 2.25% to around $88,100, some high-leverage short positions may face concentrated liquidations. The liquidation zone above is currently closer to the current price, meaning that if the price moves upward, short liquidation pressure may appear earlier. Other areas worth watching: below at $83,100 and $81,200; above at $93,000 and $101,600. The above levels are estimated based on public market prices and changes in open interest, and do not mean the price will necessarily reach them, nor are they predictions of price direction. Compared with the same-caliber snapshot 24 hours ago, it is up 0.06%.
Moment Energy: Surging demand for used EV batteries, plans to reshape the supply chain in North America
According to news from Bijie, Moment Energy is meeting the growing demand for energy storage by repurposing old electric vehicle batteries into new grid-connected energy storage systems. Battery storage capacity is expected to grow eightfold over the next decade. The company's founding team met while studying mechatronics at university and had previously participated together in electric vehicle research and development. In 2018, after experiencing a natural disaster, they recognized a market opportunity and began disassembling Nissan Leaf batteries in a garage in British Columbia and repackaging them to provide backup power. Today, Moment Energy has partnered with several technology companies to help manage power supply and provide customers with solutions to cope with potential outages. The company also plans to build new factories in the United States and Canada, classifying its repurposed batteries as domestic products.
X-energy: Helium-cooled nuclear reactors power industrial high-temperature demand
According to news from Bijie, X-energy is developing small modular nuclear reactors to meet the high-temperature needs of global industrial manufacturers, who require high temperatures to produce billions of tons of concrete, plastics, fibers, and chemicals. The cooling systems of traditional nuclear reactors require liquid water and cannot reach the required high temperatures. The XE-100 reactor proposed by X-energy will use helium as a coolant, allowing it to operate at lower pressure and higher temperatures. The reactor can directly provide superheated steam to industry, or generate electricity through turbines, providing about 80 megawatts of power. X-energy expects its reactor to be inherently safe when power is lost, with the nuclear reaction naturally slowing and stopping as temperatures rise.
Form Energy: New iron battery can store energy for up to 100 hours
According to Bijie News, Form Energy is developing a new type of iron-based battery capable of storing energy for up to 100 hours. The company is expanding production capacity at its West Virginia plant and has signed commercial project agreements. The new battery uses a "reversible rusting" process, leveraging the abundance and low cost of iron, and aims to provide a cheaper long-duration energy storage solution. Form Energy has signed an agreement with Minnesota power company Great River Energy to bring a 150 MWh battery system online in 2027, and is partnering with Xcel Energy to provide 30 GWh of battery support for a new Google data center, with the project expected to come online in phases between 2028 and 2031.
A commercial ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, injuring 12 people.
A commercial ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, injuring 12 people. On October 6 local time, India's Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement condemning an attack that day on a commercial ship flying the Panamanian flag in waters near Oman. The statement noted that the commercial ship was attacked while passing through the Strait of Hormuz. There were 19 crew members on board, 17 of whom were Indian citizens. The attack injured a total of 12 crew members, including 11 Indian crew members. India expressed deep concern over the continued attacks on commercial ships in the region and called for an immediate halt to such attacks in order to maintain regional peace and stability.
The Nasdaq 100 is up 157% since Michael Burry's "sell" signal.
According to news from Bijie, since Michael Burry issued a "sell" signal on January 31, 2023, the Nasdaq 100 index has risen 157%, with its latest close at 31,076 points, up 0.87% from the previous trading day. This gain means that if $10,000 had been invested at that time, it would now have grown to about $25,700. Burry's "sell" signal at the time was based on concerns about an impending banking crisis, rather than a specific prediction that the Nasdaq 100 index would collapse. With the rapid development of artificial intelligence, large technology companies such as NVIDIA, Microsoft, Broadcom, Meta, and Amazon have benefited from the surge in AI infrastructure spending, driving the Nasdaq's performance. Although the 10-year Treasury yield is close to 5.3%, which would normally put pressure on growth stocks, the Nasdaq has continued to hit new highs due to strong AI earnings growth.