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Meta Develops Prediction Market App

Updated 2026-06-30 20:55 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Meta considered acquiring Kalshi for its prediction market app but ultimately developed the feature in-house. Discussions with Kalshi's CEO last year did not materialize.

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NPR

Meta considered buying Kalshi before developing its own prediction market app

Mark Zuckerberg met with Kalshi's CEO last year about a potential deal, but talks did not move forward. Now Meta is making its own prediction market app.

2026-06-30 20:33 UTC

MarketWatch

ChatGPT is ready to connect to your bank accounts. Should you let it in?

OpenAI is letting users link their bank accounts to its chatbot, but cybersecurity experts have safety concerns. Here’s what you should know.

2026-06-30 20:44 UTC