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Goldman Sachs Explores Regulated Prediction Markets After CEO Meets Platform Leaders

Leadership signals a cautious timeline tied to regulatory clarity.

Overview

  • On the fourth-quarter earnings call, CEO David Solomon said he recently met with leaders of two major prediction-market firms to learn more about their businesses.
  • Solomon said Goldman has a dedicated team evaluating possible entry points, potential partnerships, and the evolving rulebook for these markets.
  • He noted that offerings operating under CFTC oversight can resemble derivative contracts that align with Wall Street's existing frameworks.
  • Solomon cautioned that, despite rising interest, any rollout to clients would likely proceed gradually.
  • The bank is also expanding research on stablecoins and asset tokenization as prediction markets see stronger volumes and face integrity scrutiny.