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Binance App Adds One-Click Access to Prediction Markets
April 09, 2026

The Binance App now offers access to prediction markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

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BofA Expects Sports-Related Event Contracts to Hit $1.1 Trillion Per Year
April 09, 2026

Bank of America analysts believe that the annual volume of U.S. sports-related event contracts could grow to $1.1 trillion and that this activity could generate $10 billion in annualized revenue for prediction market platforms, Bloomberg reported Thursday (April 9), citing a report by the bank’s analysts. Get the Full...

Economy
Consumers Spend Through the Squeeze as Income Slips
April 09, 2026

Household spending is still advancing, but income isn’t keeping up anymore. The latest economic data and PYMNTS Intelligence reporting show households continuing to transact and absorb higher prices, but with less support from paychecks and more reliance on financial workarounds that don’t necessarily show up...

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Service Industry Prices Climb As Iran War Persists
April 06, 2026

America’s service economy expanded last month amid a sharp uptick in input prices and shrinking employment levels. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Liberation Day May Be a Year Old but the Uncertainty Isn’t
April 01, 2026

One year after the Trump Administration’s Liberation Day tariff announcements, 12 months have established a clear pattern for middle-market firms.  A policy shock has evolved into a durable operating condition, where volatility is arguably the only constant, shaping how businesses plan, invest and manage risk....

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JPMorgan Mulls Prediction Markets Business
April 01, 2026

JPMorgan Chase is considering getting into the prediction market business, CEO Jamie Dimon said Tuesday (March 31). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Kalshi Backer Paradigm Developing Its Own Prediction Market
April 01, 2026

Venture capital firm Paradigm has invested in popular prediction market Kalshi. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Economy
Consumers Keep Spending Even as Confidence Wavers
April 01, 2026

Retail sales in February came in stronger than anticipated, offering a measure of reassurance that consumer activity continues to support the broader economy even as underlying pressures remain unresolved. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Airlines Levy War-Related Price Hikes Ahead of Summer Travel Season
April 01, 2026

Airlines have begun increasing fares and adding baggage fees as fuel prices soar. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....