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Polymarket Insider Trading Controversy

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—Channel News Asia+2No Trust Score Issued

US charges Google engineer with insider trading on Polymarket

The US has charged a Google engineer with insider trading related to Polymarket, a platform that allows users to bet on the outcome of events. The charges allege that the engineer used confidential information to make trades on the platform. This case is part of a broader controversy surrounding insider trading on Polymarket.

—Politico EuropeNo Trust Score Issued

‘Shot across the bow’: How Washington plans to take on prediction markets

The US government is increasing scrutiny of prediction markets, such as Polymarket and Kalshi, after a federal case against a US soldier who allegedly used confidential information to trade on the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Lawmakers and regulators are calling for new regulations to prevent insider trading in these markets, which have grown rapidly in recent years and have attracted significant investment from Wall Street and Silicon Valley. The charges against the soldier have

—Politico EuropeNo Trust Score Issued

From Iran to Paris weather: Alleged prediction market violations start stacking up

Alleged insider trading incidents are piling up against prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, with accusations including the use of confidential information to place bets on events such as the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and a US-Iran ceasefire. Regulation discussions are ongoing, and several lawmakers are pushing to rein in the companies. A US Army special forces soldier has been arrested and charged with using confidential government information for personal gain, and

—France 24 InternationalNo Trust Score Issued

US soldier bet on Maduro capture on Polymarket

A US Special Forces soldier has been charged with multiple crimes, including unlawful use of classified government information, for allegedly using insider knowledge to place bets on Polymarket and earning over $400,000. The soldier had access to sensitive details about a mission to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and profited from wagers tied to the outcome of the operation.

—Frankfurter AllgemeineNo Trust Score Issued

Polymarket: The Risky Game of War Betting

Polymarket, a prediction market platform, has come under scrutiny from the US Congress for allegations of insider trading, allowing users to bet on various events including the Iran war, Oscars, and even aliens. The platform's activities have raised concerns about undermining democracy.

When will the next nuclear strike occur? Polymarket removes bet after backlash

Polymarket, a crypto platform allowing users to bet on real-world events, has removed a bet regarding the timing of the next nuclear strike after a wave of outrage. The platform has drawn millions of dollars since the start of the war in Iran.

Betting on War: Prediction Markets and the Corruption of National Security

An analysis piece explores the national security risks posed by prediction markets like Polymarket, arguing that military insiders with security clearances can convert classified knowledge into profit through pseudonymous crypto wallets. The article cites a specific incident from January 3, 2026, in which a newly created Polymarket account placed bets hours before a reported U.S. military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. The piece warns that such m

Prediction market trader 'Magamyman' made $553,000 on death of Iran's supreme leader

A prediction market trader using the handle 'Magamyman' reportedly profited $553,000 on Polymarket by betting on the death of Iran's supreme leader, raising suspicions of insider knowledge. The trade is the latest in a series drawing scrutiny on the platform for potentially revealing that traders with access to military or intelligence secrets are profiting on geopolitical events. Regulators and observers are increasingly concerned about the integrity of prediction markets and their vulnerabilit