August 28th, 2026, from 2:00 – 3:15 p.m. ET
Cryptocurrencies are a popular form of digital financial activity, and prediction markets have experienced rapid growth in recent years, attracting increasing participation from young adults and college-aged individuals. While these activities are often discussed in financial and technology contexts, they also raise important questions about risk-taking, speculation, financial well-being, and gambling-related harm. Our presenter will provide a foundational overview of cryptocurrencies and prediction markets, examine the scale and growth of these activities, explore factors that contribute to their appeal, and discuss their potential implications for student well-being. Participants will gain practical knowledge to better understand and respond to these evolving trends within college settings.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the basic concepts underlying cryptocurrencies and prediction markets.
- Describe the prevalence and growth of participation in these activities.
- Identify factors that make these activities appealing to young adults and college students.
- Recognize how participation in these activities may affect financial well-being and contribute to gambling-related harm.
Level up your professional development! CHES/MCHES credits are available for this webinar—purchase the CHES add-on for $10 (members) or $20 (non‑members).
Sponsored by the Ohio State University Higher Education Center for Alcohol & Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery/OSU College of Social Work (MEP113333), a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc., this program (PM113333_8262026) is designated for (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive up to 1.25 total category I contact hours in health education. Maximum advance-level contact hours available are 0.
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