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CFTC Reviews Trader Data Report as Kalshi Expands in Commodities
The CFTC is reviewing its key trader-position reports as prediction markets like Kalshi expand into commodities, creating a regulatory gap in data transparency.
Is NewJeans returning as a trio?
Minji absent from Copenhagen sessions as comeback preparations begin NewJeans has begun preparations for a comeback, but without member Minji, raising questions about the group’s future lineup. Ador confirmed Tuesday that members Hyein, Haerin and Hanni recently traveled to Copenhagen for music production. Minji, however, was not part of
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle Sets the Baseline — Can Part 2 Break It?
As Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba enters its final arc, the first installment of the Infinity Castle saga is beginning to provide a new benchmark for the franchise's commercial performance. According to data from Kogyo Tsushin and Box Office Mojo, the film continues to demonstrate strong global demand.
Trading Fame: How Prediction Markets Are Redefining Celebrity Equity
Pop culture is undergoing a radical evolution. It’s shifting from a side-hustle category on betting platforms into a sophisticated engine of social data where value is being completely restructured. From Discrete Events to Liquid Assets: The Financialization of Anne Hathaway’s 2026 As we cruise through 2026, the
Will Manon Perform With Katseye at Coachella?
Coachella kicks off today, and Katseye has a prime-time slot. The girl group is set to perform at 8 p.m. on Friday night just before headliner, Sabrina Carpenter. Earlier this week, they released a new single they’ll perform live for the first time at the festival. This
Can You Actually Model Elon's Tweeting? Two Tools Think So
Two new analytics tools help traders on Polymarket's weekly Elon Musk tweet markets move beyond speculation, though ultimately limited by the unpredictable nature of their human subject.
Polymarket’s Latest Pop-Up Is a Sports Bar for Watching the News
Prediction platform Polymarket is courting Washington with a pop-up “Situation Room” bar even as US lawmakers and regulators move to clamp down on the controversial betting industry.
How ‘Irrelevant’ Prediction Market Detail Led to Death Threats
Fast-growing prediction markets are exposing a core weakness as disputed contracts and after-the-fact trading create incentives to distort information and intimidate reporters.
Prediction Markets Claimed an Oscar Victory. The Reality Was Messier.
The recent explosion of Kalshi and Polymarket meant Oscar gambling and interest skyrocketed, but these weren’t the healthy predictive markets we've been promised.
A Korean fan's guide to the 98th Academy Awards
From an Oscar frontrunner steeped in Korean culture to a cult-classic remake on Hollywood's biggest stage, this year's ceremony has plenty on offer for fans of Korean content.
Final Oscar Predictions: Best Casting — Who Will Win the First-Ever Statuette?
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the
The Wildest Frat Party on Campus? Prediction Markets
Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket are aggressively courting college students as users and influencers, fueling insider-trading concerns, undisclosed ads and growing alarm over youth gambling risks.
