Crypto prediction markets have been all the rage, providing a new tool to casino-ize speculators about future events. They combine the excitement of gambling with the transparency and decentralization that blockchain technology provides. Are they really a smart investment strategy, or simply another type of speculative betting? Li Wei, a...

These crypto prediction markets are quickly becoming popular, as users can make bets on the outcomes of events using cryptocurrency. These platforms are using blockchain technology and stablecoins to increase transparency and decrease volatility. Principal players are beginning to take shape in this dynamic space. Polymarket, Drift, Polkamarkets, and Zeitgeist...

Have we been sleepwalking into a crypto prediction market regulatory catastrophe? For all of their many flaws, we admire the brilliance and the sheer chutzpah of these platforms. Are we really ready for the collateral damage from our regulatory overreach rubber stamp? Let's be clear: I'm talking about platforms like...

Imagine a world where your insights, your understanding of local events, your gut feeling about the future, could directly translate into financial opportunity. Now, imagine that world reachable from a mobile phone, including those with very low or no internet connectivity. That's the potential of crypto prediction markets for Africa's...