50 Cent Dollars

Ep. 3 - World’s best election trader W/ Iabvek

In this episode, Adhi reflects on recent conversations and dives into the evolution of prediction markets, how trading technology is changing, and the regulatory forces shaping these markets.

Ep. 2 Gary DeWaal On The Pre-History of CFTC Regulation

In this conversation, Adhi Rajaprabhakaran and Gary DeWaal explore the evolution of prediction markets, the impact of technology on trading, and the role of regulation in shaping these markets. They discuss the historical context of the CFTC, the rise of crypto, and the development of event contracts.

Ep. 1 A Forefather of Prediction Markets, InTrade Co-founder Ron Bernstein

This episode of 50¢ Dollars goes deep with Ron Bernstein, the co-founder of InTrade—the original real-money prediction market. Together they trace the rise, fall, and lasting influence of InTrade, from its regulatory battles with the CFTC to its impact on today’s platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. It’s a rare firsthand look at the origins of the prediction-market industry and where it’s headed next.