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Prediction market trading firms are raising capital

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The Wall Street Journal Markets reports that Upstart trading firms have become prominent on prediction platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket.

The outlet says these firms are beginning to raise new capital as they increase their presence on the platforms.

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