World Cup final drives $50 billion in prediction market volume as crypto platforms eclipse traditional sportsbooks
The 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina has driven over $50 billion in prediction market volume, with crypto platforms like Polymarket leading The post World Cup final drives $50 billion in prediction market...
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