Gemini, Apex Plan Regulated Crypto Prediction Market Access

In April, Gemini expanded its regulatory structure when Gemini Olympus received a Derivatives Clearing Organization license from the CFTC. Gemini can now handle clearing and settlement for Titan through its own regulated operations.

By the second quarter of 2026, more than 225 million event contracts had traded through Titan. The platform had recorded more than 27,000 cumulative traders. Prediction markets have become a key part of Gemini's expansion beyond cryptocurrency trading.

"We believe that predictions are the future of markets," Gemini CEO Tyler Winklevoss said. He added that the company built the platform internally after operating a regulated crypto business for more than a decade.

The proposed deal expands an existing relationship. In July, Gemini launched commission-free stock trading for certain U.S. customers. Apex Clearing Corporation serves as the custodian and clearing broker for that service.

With the latest partnership, Apex brokerage customers could add crypto event contracts without developing their own exchange infrastructure. Existing Apex connections could provide a simpler route to Gemini's regulated prediction markets.

"Our brokerage clients get regulated access to crypto event contracts without having to build the plumbing themselves," Apex Global Head of Digital Markets Travis McGhee said.

The partnership remains based on a letter of intent. Gemini and Apex must still complete and agree on the final terms before the planned distribution arrangement takes effect.