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Bitwise CIO Says Prediction Markets Are Reg FD For The Crypto Era
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Fusion42 · 16 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argues that Layer 1 blockchain capacity is currently overbuilt rather than commoditized, with institutional capital focused on top chains like Ethereum and Solana. He also frames crypto prediction markets as a regulatory fair disclosure tool democratizing market information and reducing insider advantages.
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You need to recognise that institutional crypto activity remains locked to major blockchains, meaning bets on smaller chains face a liquidity wall. Expect crypto prediction markets like Polymarket to become a key tool for market transparency and investor parity.
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