Prediction Markets Transform Digital Economy into Global Gambling Casino
An opinion piece highlights the unforeseen consequences of prediction markets on the digital economy.
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An opinion piece highlights the unforeseen consequences of prediction markets on the digital economy.
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At the World AI Conference in Shanghai, experts and leaders emphasize international cooperation and development-focused AI regulations to bridge the digital divide.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 18, 2026, 3:15 PMworld
Domestic companies in Ivory Coast are expanding in petroleum, digital banking, and cosmetics, challenging long-dominant multinational firms.
Al Jazeera | Jul 17, 2026, 2:23 AM
world
China’s president calls for international cooperation to prevent AI-driven inequality, emphasizing support for the Global South.
CNA Latest News | Jul 23, 2026, 9:33 AM
business
SoftBank-backed PayPay and Seven & i Holdings are finalizing plans to integrate their customer data, aiming to create a loyalty program with a combined user base of 100 million.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 23, 2026, 4:24 AM
general
Diesel prices surged from $3.56 to $5.13 per gallon following the Iran conflict, impacting transportation costs across multiple sectors and threatening to increase prices for everyday essentials in the U.S.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 9:25 PM
general
Diesel prices surged from $3.56 to $5.13 per gallon following the Iran conflict, increasing transportation costs that ripple through the U.S. economy and impact everyday essentials.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 8:31 PM
general
Kalshi's new platform integrates live prediction markets with polling and fundraising data to provide real-time forecasts for House, Senate, and gubernatorial elections.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 10:43 AM
politics
The new Midterms Hub offers comprehensive election forecasting with prediction market odds, polling averages, and fundraising data for key races.
The Hill | Jul 22, 2026, 10:20 AM
global-institutions
Independent UN experts denounce the M23 armed group’s abuses in eastern DR Congo, while UNICEF reports child casualties in Ukraine and UNODC highlights growing transnational crime in Southeast Asia.
UN News | Jul 21, 2026, 11:20 PM
world
China’s rapid rise in the electric vehicle sector challenges established automakers and offers a potential blueprint for emerging markets to develop their own EV industries.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 21, 2026, 11:15 PM
world
Despite easing refined fuel export restrictions in July 2026, China enforces strict compliance measures to protect domestic reserves as tensions between Washington and Tehran escalate.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 21, 2026, 9:31 AM
general
President Daniel Ortega announces Nicaragua will no longer hold elections, eliminating opposition challenges to his rule.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 6:05 AM
politics
Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, vows increased state intervention to address sluggish growth and rising public costs, while scrapping controversial digital ID plans.
Reason | Jul 20, 2026, 6:50 PM
general
The income required to afford a starter home has surged since 2019, with affordability improving in some regions but continuing to challenge first-time buyers nationwide.
Fox News Latest | Jul 20, 2026, 6:50 PMworld
Industry leaders highlight that smaller, family-run businesses in China are embracing AI technologies faster than large enterprises, with market agility and reliable power supply seen as key factors in the global AI race.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 19, 2026, 6:20 AMworld
The US naval blockade on Iranian ports is expected to increase economic and social pressures within Iran and disrupt global energy markets.
Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 5:48 PMglobal-institutions
At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges international cooperation to ensure AI benefits all nations and supports sustainable development.
UN News | Jul 18, 2026, 2:16 AMworld
Gabriel Perez, a White House teleprompter operator, is accused of using insider knowledge to place nearly $100,000 in bets on President Donald Trump's speech content via prediction market platform Kalshi.
BBC World | Jul 16, 2026, 7:02 PMus
Gabriel Perez, who has operated President Donald Trump’s teleprompter since 2016, is under investigation for allegedly using insider knowledge to win over $100,000 betting on the president’s speeches via the Kalshi prediction market.
Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 3:32 PMworld
The Trump administration announced new tariffs targeting thousands of Brazilian goods, excluding key products like beef and coffee, following an investigation into unfair trade practices.
Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 12:06 PMworld
A pioneering trial in Shanghai successfully reduced peak power load by 97.8 megawatts through coordinated management of data centres, marking a major step in China’s power infrastructure upgrade amid rising AI demands.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 16, 2026, 11:15 AMworld
Despite a 7% overall increase in visitors in June 2026, Hong Kong saw a significant decline in short-haul tourist arrivals due to higher fuel costs and weaker regional currencies.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 16, 2026, 10:22 AMgeneral
On July 16, 2026, Vice President JD Vance cautioned that decades of economic policies have pushed young Americans toward socialism, urging Republicans to address these issues to prevent a socialist presidency.
Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 1:38 AMShowing 1-24 of 32 articles.