Sports betting and prediction markets can look alike, but operate under...

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Sports betting and prediction markets can look alike, but operate under different rules. This explainer unpacks crypto’s behind-the-scenes role in payments and settlement, and what 13.6 billion event contracts in Q2 2026 may signal - without the hype.