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ESMA Just Issued a Warning on Prediction Markets: Is Crypto's Next Boom Becoming a ...

12 September 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

12 September 2026

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operational-macro

◆ Sectors

Fintech

◆ Geography

Europe

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Fusion42 · 12 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

ESMA has issued a regulatory warning regarding prediction markets in Europe, focusing on the classification of event contracts as financial instruments and the need for sufficient consumer protection. This signals potential new financial market regulations for fast-growing platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face new compliance hurdles as Europe's financial watchdog moves to regulate prediction markets. Platforms like Polymarket must prepare for rules that could restrict retail access or require new licensing.

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1 source · 12 Sep 2026

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Fintechprediction-marketsfinancial-regulationevent-contractsretail-protectioncrypto