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

https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/2026/09/24/sports-bettings-three-way-legal-battle-crypto-quietly-maneuvers-between-the-lines/

Sports bets and prediction markets can look alike, but rules, payouts, and oversight differ. This explainer unpacks crypto’s behind-the-scenes role in payments and settlement, and why 13.6 billion event contracts in Q2 2026 drew attention-without the hype