ME message, December 16 (UTC+8), Citizens Financial Group Inc. analysts predict that market industry revenue will grow fivefold before 2030, surpassing $10 billion in scale. Recent trading volumes on prediction market platforms such as Kalshi Inc. and Polymarket have surged, providing users with channels for compliant betting on sports, political, and cultural events. As regulated prediction market products continue to proliferate, the industry is rapidly evolving from a niche area into an important growth point for fintech. (Source: ME)