Sports betting and prediction markets may look alike, but the rules and risks...

https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/2026/09/24/sports-bettings-three-way-legal-battle-crypto-quietly-maneuvers-between-the-lines/

Sports betting and prediction markets may look alike, but the rules and risks differ. This explainer unpacks crypto’s behind-the-scenes role, from funding and settlement to event contracts, including the reported 13.6 billion contracts traded in Q2 2026