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politics21 hours ago

Trump backs federal rules for prediction markets in regulatory clash

Trump endorsed federal oversight of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, urging the CFTC to set rules so the new markets can thrive amid a growing clash with state regulators who accuse the platforms of flouting gambling laws; the CFTC, led by Trump appointee Michael Selig, has backed the industry in lawsuits against New York, Illinois and Minnesota, and Trump Jr. has ties to Kalshi and Polymarket through advisory roles and investments.

via Politico|
#cftc#kalshi#politics
politics6 days ago

Congress Considers Federal Rules for Online Prediction Markets Amid Industry Pushback

Senators on a Senate Commerce subcommittee signaled interest in federal standards for prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket to address risks and consumer protections, despite strong pushback from industry players; the discussions occur as House Republicans explore insider-trading restrictions and other related regulatory steps, signaling potential legislation on prediction markets in the near term.

via Politico|
#cftc#kalshi#politics
Nine linked Polymarket accounts rake in $2.4M on Iran-war bets, sparking insider-trading concerns
business9 days ago

Nine linked Polymarket accounts rake in $2.4M on Iran-war bets, sparking insider-trading concerns

A 60 Minutes Overtime investigation found nine connected Polymarket accounts profiting roughly $2.4 million on Iran-war related bets with a 98% win rate across more than 80 bets, suggesting possible insider trading in a growing class of prediction markets. Bubblemaps analysts say luck can’t explain the pattern, and the report notes ongoing investigations and enforcement efforts while Polymarket says it flags and acts on suspicious activity and cooperates with authorities. The piece also highlights broader concerns about nonpublic information affecting bets on military outcomes and potential national security implications.

via CBS News|
#bubblemaps#business#insider-trading
60 Minutes Uncovers Surge in Insider Trading Linked to U.S. Military Conflicts
politics9 days ago

60 Minutes Uncovers Surge in Insider Trading Linked to U.S. Military Conflicts

60 Minutes reports that prediction markets are seeing a surge in insider trading around U.S. military actions, highlighted by the indictment of Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke for allegedly profiting about $400,000 on Polymarket using non-public information; analysts identify a larger pattern, with nine linked accounts earning about $2.4 million on military bets and unusually high win rates on long-shot wagers, prompting questions about enforcement and legal risk.

via Mediaite|
#60-minutes#gannon-ken-van-dyke#insider-trading
Polymarket's Hantavirus Post Overhypes Case, Experts Say Risk Is Low
technology9 days ago

Polymarket's Hantavirus Post Overhypes Case, Experts Say Risk Is Low

Polymarket circulated a post about a suspected hantavirus case in New York, but U.S. hantavirus is not typically spread person-to-person and the NY case appears mild; a sample is at the CDC for confirmation, and experts note the Andes virus on the cruise ship was rare and not linked to the NY case. The article criticizes Polymarket for sensationalism and warns that prediction markets generally mislead and many bettors lose money, urging readers not to panic over this report.

via Gizmodo|
#hantavirus#misinformation#pandemics
Prediction markets warn of bigger tech layoff wave in 2026
business22 days ago

Prediction markets warn of bigger tech layoff wave in 2026

Prediction-market traders see a larger wave of tech layoffs in 2026 than in 2025 (the information sector logged 447,000 layoffs in 2025). Kalshi assigns a 92% probability of more layoffs in 2026, and Polymarket puts the odds at 87%. Through March 2026, information-sector layoffs reached 178,000. Coinbase announced a 14% workforce reduction, citing AI and crypto weakness; other major tech layoffs followed (Meta, Block, Amazon). Overall information-sector employment has fallen from a pandemic peak of about 3.1 million to just under 2.8 million in March. Disclosure: CNBC and Kalshi have a commercial relationship.

via CNBC|
#business#coinbase#kalshi
Prediction markets flag Powell's near-term exit from the Fed Board
business28 days ago

Prediction markets flag Powell's near-term exit from the Fed Board

Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket are pricing in a Powell exit from the Federal Reserve Board soon—30% by June on Kalshi and 87% between May 15–22 on Polymarket—with Powell set to address reporters after the Fed meeting; his departure hinges on the DOJ inquiry, which was dropped, and Warsh’s nomination advancing in the Senate; if Powell delays, he could stay through two more meetings into August, though his governor term runs to 2028.

via CNBC|
#business#fed#kalshi
Army Sergeant Charged in Polymarket Insider Trading Case
business28 days ago

Army Sergeant Charged in Polymarket Insider Trading Case

US Army Special Operations sergeant Gannon Van Dyke pleaded not guilty in a Manhattan federal court to felony charges alleging he used confidential military information to win about $409,000 on the Polymarket prediction market related to the Maduro operation. A judge set bail at $250,000 with firearm surrender and travel restrictions to California, New York, and North Carolina. Prosecutors say he placed 13 bets totaling $33,000 between Dec 27, 2025 and Jan 2, 2026, with Polymarket flagging his winnings. He faces counts including unlawful use of confidential government information for personal gain, theft of non-public information, commodities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering; he remains on leave from the Army and is due back in court on June 8.

via Business Insider|
#business#federal-court#gannon-van-dyke
politics28 days ago

Army Sergeant Faces Insider-Betting Charges Linked to Maduro Plot

A U.S. Army soldier involved in planning the Maduro operation pleaded not guilty in Manhattan federal court to using confidential government information to bet on the Maduro rendition via Polymarket. He allegedly placed about $33,000 in bets that paid out more than $400,000; he was released on a $250,000 bond and has a court date set for June 8.

via Politico|
#federal-court#insider-trading#nicolas-maduro
Fort Bragg Soldier Pleads Not Guilty in $400K Maduro Raid Bets
us-crime-and-justice29 days ago

Fort Bragg Soldier Pleads Not Guilty in $400K Maduro Raid Bets

A Fort Bragg special-forces soldier, Gannon Ken Van Dyke, pleaded not guilty in New York federal court to charges tied to using classified information from the Maduro raid to place bets on Polymarket, netting more than $400,000 in profits. Prosecutors say Van Dyke placed about $32,000 in bets on US involvement and then transferred the windfall to a foreign crypto vault before moving funds to a new online brokerage; after media reports highlighted the bets, he asked Polymarket to delete his account. He was released on $250,000 bond. The case marks the first known charges over a geopolitical-event prediction market bet, drawing scrutiny of such wagering trends.

via CNN|
#betting#federal-indictment#fort-bragg
Green Beret Bet Big on Maduro's Removal While Building Real Estate Empire
world29 days ago

Green Beret Bet Big on Maduro's Removal While Building Real Estate Empire

Master Sergeant Gannon Ken Van Dyke of the US Army Special Forces is charged with using confidential government information to profit from bets on Nicolás Maduro’s removal via Polymarket, allegedly cashing out about $400,000 after Maduro's capture; prosecutors say he concealed his identity, moved funds through crypto and a foreign vault, then to a brokerage, while running a Fort Bragg-based real estate business and an Airbnb retreat and facing separate insider-trading allegations in a CFTC suit.

via BBC|
#fort-bragg#insider-trading#maduro
politics1 month ago

Capitol Eyes Tighter Rules as Prediction Markets Face Insider-Trading Scrutiny

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.

via Politico|
#cftc#insider-trading#kalshi