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Better Markets says prediction markets blur gambling and investing

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Better Markets says prediction-market platforms use features associated with gaming companies and speculative trading, blurring the distinction between betting and investing. The policy group also argues that extended trading hours could expose younger traders to risks it associates with cryptocurrency trading.

The group’s concerns may inform scrutiny of prediction-market platforms and their treatment under gaming and financial rules.

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