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Aug 6, 2026
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Wealthsimple’s new prediction markets app exposes gaps in Canada’s gambling protections
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Wealthsimple’s new prediction markets app exposes gaps in Canada’s gambling protections
Published: August 6, 2026 10.12am EDT
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Wealthsimple’s new prediction markets app recently launched, in partnership with Kalshi, an American prediction market platform. It’s only the second firm in the country authorized by Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) to do so, after Interactive Brokers Canada.
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