Crypto.com has spun out its prediction markets business, first launched in 2024, into a standalone platform called OG, competing with the likes of Polymarket and Kalshi.\u00a0<\/p>\n
OG is powered by Crypto.com Derivatives North America (CDNA), a Commodity Futures Trading Commission-registered exchange and clearinghouse and affiliate of Crypto.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n OG said<\/a> on Tuesday that it is only available in the United States for now.<\/p>\n Kris Marszalek, co-founder and CEO of Crypto.com, highlighted the firm\u2019s growth in the prediction market space as the reason for launching a dedicated platform.\u00a0<\/p>\n Crypto.com first announced<\/a> the launch of a \u201csports event trading\u201d product for US users in December 2024.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve experienced 40x weekly growth in our prediction market business over the last six months. This type of growth warrants a concerted effort with a standalone platform.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Related: <\/strong><\/em>Polymarket strikes prediction market deal with major US soccer league<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Nick Lundgren, chief legal officer of Crypto.com and new CEO of OG, described prediction markets as a \u201cdeca-billion dollar industry.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n However, OG is entering a crowded space. Coinbase launched<\/a> its own prediction market platform in the US in partnership with Kalshi in late January, while Hyperliquid proposed plans<\/a> to expand into prediction markets on Monday.\u00a0<\/p>\n OG is debuting amid accelerating growth in prediction markets, with Wall Street exploring<\/a> event contracts for new use cases beyond blockchain betting.<\/p>\n Prediction markets have seen 130-fold growth, from less than $100 million per month in early 2024 to over $13 billion by the end of 2025, according to International Banker.\u00a0<\/p>\n The combined volume for market leaders Polymarket and Kalshi<\/a> was $37 billion in predictions placed in 2025, and the two platforms raised $3.6 billion in equity investment in 2025.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, prediction market firm revenues are expected to balloon from around $2 billion annually to over $10 billion by 2030, according<\/a> to the Citizens Financial Group.<\/p>\n Magazine: <\/strong><\/em>DAT panic dumps 73,000 ETH, India\u2019s crypto tax stays: Asia Express<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n <\/template><\/div>\n Cointelegraph is committed to independent, transparent journalism. This news article is produced in accordance with Cointelegraph\u2019s Editorial Policy and aims to provide accurate and timely information. Readers are encouraged to verify information independently. Read our Editorial Policy https:\/\/cointelegraph.com\/editorial-policy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nEntering a \u2018deca-billion dollar\u2019 industry<\/h2>\n
Boom time for prediction markets<\/h2>\n
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