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Ghanaian Cardinal Peter Turkson Gains Traction in Papal Succession Betting, Captures Crypto Community Interest
Ghanaian Cardinal Peter Turkson Gains Traction in Papal Succession Betting, Captures Crypto Community Interest
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Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana has emerged as a surprising frontrunner in decentralized prediction markets for the upcoming Papal Conclave. Polymarket data shows his odds surging to 21%, briefly overtaking Cardinal Tagle for second place. A Turkson papacy would mark the first African pontiff in over 1,500 years.
The crypto community’s engagement with this historic event highlights prediction markets’ growing influence beyond traditional asset speculation. Polymarket’s 6/1 odds on Turkson reflect broader Web3 interest in non-financial governance events, though no direct cryptocurrency correlation exists.
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