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Major banks are edging closer to digital wagering on future events, as interest in prediction markets spreads from crypto platforms into traditional finance. JPMorgan evaluates a move into prediction platforms JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said the bank is considering entering prediction venues, while stressing there are no formal plans yet. He made the comments during a CBS interview on April 1, 2026, underscoring how quickly the sector is drawing attention from mainstream institutions. “It is possible one day we will do something like that,” Dimon said. However, he drew clear red lines, noting that JPMorgan would not offer markets on sports or politics and would apply strict internal controls around sensitive data. Dimon emphasized that employees would be barred from exploiting non-public information. “You cannot use inside information at all, for any reason, including prediction markets,” he said. “We are going to make that clear to our people here.” Moreover, he framed most activity on these platforms as closer to gambling than to investing. He added that he opposes such activity “if it is an addiction that ruins your life.” That said, his remarks still signaled a potential long-term opening for a new line of business if guardrails are strong enough. Goldman Sachs deepens talks with leading platforms Goldman Sachs appears further along in its exploration. CEO David Solomon told investors during the bank’s January earnings call that he had recently met with the two dominant platforms in the sector, Polymarket and Kalshi. His comments highlighted growing institutional curiosity. “We have a team of people here that are spending time with them and are looking at it,” Solomon said. However, he did not specify whether the bank would adopt blockchain-based infrastructure or a more traditional exchange model if it proceeds. These discussions come as crypto-native platforms move aggressively to scale.…

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