Capitol Eyes Tighter Rules as Prediction Markets Face Insider-Trading Scrutiny
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A U.S. soldier’s indictment for allegedly using classified information to trade on Polymarket about Maduro’s capture has intensified scrutiny of prediction markets, prompting lawmakers to push for guardrails, potential bans for government officials, and stronger enforcement by the DOJ and CFTC, as Kalshi and other platforms tighten anti‑insider trading measures amid broader regulatory momentum.
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