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Prediction markets debate closes Consensus Miami
- By Adam Forsyth
- . May 8, 2026
Prediction markets closed out Consensus Miami 2026 as the subject of a live debate on whether they are regulated financial derivatives or gambling products operating
Ramp in talks to hit $40B+ valuation, 6 months after reaching $32B
- By Abigail Avery
- . May 8, 2026
Investors could not get enough of Ramp throughout 2025 and it looks like 2026 could be another banner year of fundraising for the corporate spend
Genius Sports Absorbs key iGaming Affiliates as Q2 Forecast Doubles EBITDA
- By Joseph Rees
- . May 8, 2026
Key Takeaways Casino.org, Casino Guru, and Covers.com are now inside Genius Sports platform after the $1.2 bn Legend acquisition close. Q1 revenue beat consensus by
Arjun Sethi: Kraken balances institutional needs with decentralization, Bitcoin conference reflects market maturity, and inflationary pressures pose risks to crypto
- By Adam Forsyth
- . May 8, 2026
Key takeaways Kraken balances institutional needs with a commitment to decentralization. The Bitcoin conference is a global community event with a cult following. Institutional presence
Alphabet Poised to Overtake Nvidia as the World’s Most Valuable Public Company
- By Abigail Avery
- . May 8, 2026
Alphabet is closing in on Nvidia’s market value as Google Cloud growth, AI investments, and custom chips fuel Wall Street optimism. The post Alphabet Poised
Why Yat Siu says the metaverse is over
- By Adam Forsyth
- . May 7, 2026
Animoca Brands chairman Yat Siu told Consensus Miami 2026 that the metaverse is over as a consumer destination, and that 100 billion AI agents will
Travel blogger offers glimpse at suffering aboard hantavirus-stricken ship
- By Abigail Avery
- . May 7, 2026
Boston-based travel blogger Jake Rosmarin is among the approximately 100 people aboard the m/v Hondius, a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean now struggling to
Coinbase Reports 8.6% Record Market Share and $200 Million Derivatives Revenue
- By Joseph Rees
- . May 7, 2026
Key Takeaways Coinbase reached 8.6% crypto trading volume market share, setting a new company high. Derivatives adoption lifted retail annualized revenue above $200 million, expanding
Coinbase reports $394M Q1 loss as stock declines 5% after hours amid trading slowdown
- By Adam Forsyth
- . May 7, 2026
Coinbase shares declined about 5% in after hours trading Thursday after the crypto exchange reported a first quarter loss and weaker revenue as trading activity
Explore 9 Free AI Trading Bots for Beginners in 2026 with No Coding Required
- By Phil Roberts
- . May 7, 2026
AI trading is no longer locked behind code, Wall Street desks, or expensive quant systems. In 2026, beginners can test free AI trading bots, explore