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.