[Prediction Market Kalshi's Trading Volume Soars to $24.2 Billion During the World Cup] Odaily Planet Daily News: The U.S. prediction market platform Kalshi experienced explosive growth during the 2026 World Cup, with platform trading volume surging from $6.67 billion on June 22 to $24.2 billion on July 14. Among them, the single prediction market for 'World Cup Champion' exceeded $1.2 billion in trading volume. Kalshi stated that the growth reflects a new trend in the AI era: as AI-generated content increases significantly, authentic, real-time, and non-replicable human interaction scenarios are becoming increasingly scarce. Prediction markets are emerging as a novel tool for observing public sentiment and collective judgment. Meanwhile, Kalshi is seeking to transition from a sports prediction platform to the next-generation financial trading infrastructure. The company currently holds the Designated Contract Market qualification recognized by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and plans to expand into more prediction fields, including sports, geopolitics, culture, and economics. (Fortune)