3 ways crypto goes beyond crypto in 2026
This entire week, we’re running our observations on what’s ahead this year… stay tuned here, and be sure to also subscribe to our weekly newsletter for more trend updates, industry reports, builder guides, news analysis, and other resources.
1. Prediction markets will go bigger and broader, plus get smarter
Prediction markets have already gone mainstream, and in 2026, they’ll only become bigger, broader, and smarter as they intersect with crypto and AI — while also posing new and important challenges for builders to resolve.
First, many more contracts will be listed this year. This means we’ll be able to access real-time odds not just for major…



