New entity brings together platforms such as VoxFi, Futuriza and Mercado Prévio to structure the prediction market and differentiate the sports betting segment
RIO DE JANEIRO / SÃO PAULO — The Brazilian financial innovation and collective intelligence market gains a new institutional framework. In February 2026, the Brazilian Association of Predictive Markets (ABPred) was founded, an entity that was created with the objective of structuring, representing and guaranteeing legal security to the growing sector of prediction markets in Brazil.
The association arises from the strategic union of relevant ecosystem platforms, including VoxFi, Futuriza, Eu Já Sabia, i9 Mkt Tech, Mercado Prévio and Prévias, in addition to the support of investors and service providers in the sector.
What are prediction markets and why ABPred is relevant
You prediction markets are platforms where users negotiate contracts based on probabilities of future events — functioning as advanced trading tools collective intelligence, risk management and data analysis.
Unlike traditional betting, these markets operate on a peer-to-peer (P2P)where participants themselves set prices based on expectations and available information.
ABPred appears precisely to formalize this distinctionpromoting the understanding that these instruments are closer in nature to informational and financial assets than to games of chance.
Regulation: ABPred enters the center of the legal debate in Brazil
The creation of the association takes place at a strategic moment, with the advancement of regulation of the betting sector in the country after Law No. 14,790/2023.
The entity intends to lead institutional dialogue with bodies such as:
- Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM)
- Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA)
The aim is to establish a clear separation between:
- Prediction markets (informational and financial assets)
- Sports betting (regulated as entertainment)
This differentiation is considered essential to guarantee legal certainty and stimulate the sustainable growth of the sector in Brazil.
ABPred structure and governance
The association’s governance brings together professionals with strong experience in the legal, financial and technological sectors.
The initial board is made up of:
- Felipe Hanszmann — lawyer, partner at Vieira Rezende, founder of Gray Matter and CSLO at VoxFi
- Roger Amarante — financier and CFO of Futuriza
Legal support has two reference offices:
- Vieira Rezende — specialized in financial and capital markets
- Bichara e Motta Advogados — operating in betting, crypto assets and entertainment
This base guarantees technical depth to deal with complex topics involving regulation, compliance and legal framework.
Self-regulation and ethical standards at the heart of the strategy
Since its foundation, ABPred has started its activities focusing on self-regulationestablishing guidelines to ensure:
- Transparency in operations
- Market integrity
- User protection
- Compliance with the regulatory environment
According to the association’s board of directors:
“ABPred not only represents companies in the sector, but defends the viability of a market that is, essentially, an intelligence tool for decision-making. Our role is to ensure that the technical nature of these assets is recognized and protected in the Brazilian legal system.”
Why prediction markets can grow in Brazil
The advancement of predictive markets is directly linked to trends such as:
- Growth in data use for decision making
- Expansion of iGaming and fintechs
- Institutional interest in collective forecasting models
- Integration with blockchain and digital assets
With ABPred’s actions, Brazil can position itself as one of the main global hubs in this emerging segment.
About ABPred
The Brazilian Association of Predictive Markets is the representative entity of prediction market platforms and developers in Brazil.
Its mission is to promote:
- Technological innovation
- Legal security
- Sustainable development of the sector
- Integration with the financial and regulatory ecosystem
Fonte: Gaming365 – Brasil
