Fanatics buys regulated exchange in bid to grow prediction markets business

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Fanatics buys regulated exchange in bid to grow prediction markets business

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Fanatics is acquiring a regulated exchange to grow its prediction markets business, gaining control of its own infrastructure. This move follows the growing trend of event-based trading in sports, finance, and crypto. The acquisition will enable Fanatics to expand its offerings, potentially capitalizing on the increasing demand for prediction markets and related trading activities.

The deal gives Fanatics control of its own prediction market infrastructure as event-based trading gains traction across sports, finance and crypto.