Sports betting and prediction markets can look alike, but their rules, payouts...

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Sports betting and prediction markets can look alike, but their rules, payouts and risks differ. This explainer traces crypto’s behind-the-scenes role in funding and settlement, with context on 13.6 billion event contracts in Q2 2026.