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[Bernstein: 2026 World Cup Expected to Bring Up to $10 Billion in Transaction Volume to Prediction Markets] Odaily Planet Daily News – Investment firm Bernstein released a report stating that the 2026 FIFA World Cup, expanded to 48 teams, will kick off in North America and is expected to generate up to $10 billion in consumer transaction volume for sports betting and prediction markets, along with over $3 billion in incremental funding. Bernstein analysts pointed out that this World Cup could become a turning point for prediction markets and online sports betting platforms, accelerating the development of platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. Robinhood is seizing this opportunity to commercialize its CFTC-licensed prediction market exchange, Rothera, while institutions like Binance and Coinbase are offering World Cup contracts through partnerships. Currently, Spain and France are the top favorites to win on the Myriad platform. (Decrypt)