A major consolidation is underway in the prediction markets space. One of the leading compliant platforms has moved to acquire The Clearing Company, an emerging player in the prediction market sector. The startup had just closed its Series A funding at $15 million, with backing from the platform's own venture arm. This acquisition signals growing strategic interest in on-chain prediction infrastructure as institutional adoption accelerates. The transaction is slated to finalize next month, marking another significant M&A activity in the Web3 infrastructure layer. Industry observers view this as a calculated move to strengthen the platform's position in the derivatives and prediction market vertical, which continues to attract both retail and institutional participants seeking alternatives to traditional forecasting mechanisms.