Bezel becomes official watch price data source for Kalshi betting markets

13 articles · Updated · Glossy · Apr 30

Bezel’s partnership with Kalshi, announced last month, makes its in-house data the definitive source for all watch price-related bets on the platform, with no money exchanged between the companies.
Kalshi, recently legalized and valued at $22 billion, saw revenue soar 900% from $24 million to $260 million between 2024 and 2025, reflecting the rapid growth of prediction markets in fashion and collectibles.
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With federal and state laws clashing, who will ultimately regulate the billion-dollar fashion betting market?

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When a data partner like Bezel both provides and settles bets, how can users be sure the game is fair?

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