Regulation of decentralized prediction platforms is ineffective, but could game theory and math help change the incentives?
8 min
April 22, 2026
Prediction markets provide valuable intel, but can also incentivize insider trading. Here's how platforms are fighting back.
written by
Andrew Fenton , Staff Editor
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