Cathie Wood Says Prediction Markets Are Emerging As 'Powerful' Financial Infrastructure Layer, Ark Invest Joins Kalshi's $22 Billion Funding Round

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Cathie Wood's ARK Invest has reinforced its conviction in prediction markets by backing Kalshi's massive new funding round. Prediction market platform Kalshi last week secured $1 billion in Series F ...

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