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Wealthsimple announced allowing Canadian users to place bets on the Kalshi prediction market.

Wealthsimple, a Canadian financial services company, is partnering with the U.S.-based prediction market Kalshi to enable Canadians to place bets on event outcomes. This expansion into prediction markets represents a novel investment and speculative opportunity for Canadians. Interest has grown rapidly as people search to understand how Wealthsimple's integration with Kalshi works and what opportunities this new betting option provides.