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Why Prediction Markets Are Crypto's New Economic Indicator
Episode 102 of The Cryptocurrency Economy examines how prediction markets are becoming a legitimate economic signal, surpassing polls and pundits. With the 2026 World Cup driving record volume and platforms like Kalshi now tracking gas prices amid U.S.-Iran tensions, host Lucas and co-host Luna break down the data: over $2 billion in World Cup contracts, Kalshi's gas price market surging 40% in a week, and prediction market volume up 300% year-over-year. They explore the insider trading concerns that have Goldman Sachs rewriting compliance policies, and debate whether crypto-powered…
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