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Nevada Court Blocks Polymarket, Citing Precedent in Crypto Prediction Market Crackdown

A Nevada judge has barred prediction market platform Polymarket from operating in the state, leaning on recent federal rulings against similar platforms. The decision marks a significant setback for the company's regulated U.S. relaunch and underscores the ongoing legal tension between state gambling laws and federal commodities regulations.

The 2026 Sports Marketing Blitz: How Brands Are Gearing Up for a Historic Year of Global Events

With the FIFA World Cup in North America, the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, and a packed calendar of major events, 2026 is poised to be a landmark year for sports. Brands and retailers are deploying sophisticated strategies that prioritize cultural marketing and community engagement over mere sales spikes, navigating a landscape where consumer loyalty is won through storytelling, not just sponsorship.

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Firm Capital Property Trust Posts 22% Total Return, Yet Trails Broader Market

Firm Capital Property Trust (TSE:FCD.UN) delivered a 22% total shareholder return over the past year, buoyed by dividends, despite a more modest share price gain and underlying earnings pressure. The performance highlights the complex dynamics between dividend yield, market sentiment, and fundamental business health in the current real estate investment trust (REIT) landscape.