Prediction trading is coming to Canada
Episode Date: March 30, 2026Prediction trading is exploding in popularity, with the industry set to rake in about US$2 billion in revenue this year alone. Companies like Kalshi a...
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888 episodes transcribedPrediction trading is exploding in popularity, with the industry set to rake in about US$2 billion in revenue this year alone. Companies like Kalshi a...
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