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Alex Leishman: Modern finance is shifting toward a gambling system
CoinWorld News reports that Bitcoin 2026 speaker Alex Leishman warned during his speech that modern finance is shifting toward a gambling-like system, believing that rising living costs and stagnant wages are driving people toward prediction markets. He pointed out that finance and entertainment have already merged on mobile screens, and many products that appear to be investment tools actually function similarly to casinos. Leishman believes this environment makes the safe path of savings no longer effective, and only high-risk bets can achieve financial freedom. He also mentioned that prediction markets provide financial institutions with reasons to incorporate sports betting and event wagering into applications that were once focused on savings and investment. He warned that gambling is associated with higher debt pressure and personal bankruptcy, calling on policymakers and industry leaders to remain vigilant. Leishman believes that Bitcoin banks can offer a way to generate wealth without relying on gambling, allowing clients to achieve success through savings and prudent risk management.