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Law
fromReadWrite
2 hours ago

Federal Judge Sides With Kalshi in Prediction Markets Gambling Dispute

Federal law likely preempts state gambling laws regarding derivatives traded on CFTC-regulated exchanges, as ruled by a federal judge in Arizona.
#kalshi
fromEngadget
1 week ago
US news

Kalshi suspended three political candidates from its platform for insider trading

Marketing tech
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Prediction Market Traders Push April 2026 Volume to $8.6B, Kalshi Takes the Lead

Kalshi surpassed Polymarket in taker volume for the first time, achieving $5.42 billion compared to Polymarket's $1.99 billion in April 2026.
Cryptocurrency
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

More than half of all Polymarket "long shot" bets on military action pay off

Kalshi promotes itself as a regulated platform, banning violent markets, while Polymarket allows anonymous transactions and lacks strict identity verification.
Law
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

Kalshi penalizes three US candidates over self-bet election markets

Kalshi identified three political candidates for violating rules against insider trading in political contests.
US news
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Kalshi suspended three political candidates from its platform for insider trading

Kalshi has taken action against three political candidates for insider trading, implementing new rules to prevent such activities.
#insider-trading
US news
fromReadWrite
6 days ago

US soldier pleads not guilty in first prediction market insider trading case tied to Polymarket bets

A U.S. Army soldier faces charges for insider trading using classified information to profit on a prediction market related to a covert operation.
US Elections
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

US soldier charged with using intel to win $400K on Maduro raid to appear in court in NYC

A U.S. Special Forces soldier faces charges for using classified information to profit over $400,000 on the prediction market Polymarket.
Privacy professionals
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Stefan Muehlbauer Warns DOJ Indictments End Safe Zone' as US Army Sergeant Case Expands Risk

Misappropriating nonpublic information in prediction markets is now treated like securities fraud, establishing a new legal precedent.
US politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Insider traders are getting caught. It's still not enough for prediction market critics.

Insider trading concerns persist in prediction markets despite recent enforcement actions against violators.
US news
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Maduro Raid Commando Pleads Not Guilty After $400K Polymarket Bet on His Own Mission

Gannon Ken Van Dyke pleads not guilty to insider trading charges related to Polymarket bets that earned him over $404,000.
US news
fromReadWrite
6 days ago

US soldier pleads not guilty in first prediction market insider trading case tied to Polymarket bets

A U.S. Army soldier faces charges for insider trading using classified information to profit on a prediction market related to a covert operation.
US Elections
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

US soldier charged with using intel to win $400K on Maduro raid to appear in court in NYC

A U.S. Special Forces soldier faces charges for using classified information to profit over $400,000 on the prediction market Polymarket.
#polymarket
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Investors are valuing Polymarket at a discount to archrival Kalshi-and its crypto ties could be one reason why | Fortune

Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Would you bet on the next disaster? The rise of prediction markets

Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi raise ethical concerns and have led to significant controversies, including legal actions against participants.
Data science
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Polymarket Study Finds 3.14% Drive Accuracy

Only 3.14% of Polymarket accounts are skilled traders, yet they drive most price discovery and retain their classification significantly better than mutual funds.
France news
fromEngadget
1 week ago

The Morning After: Polymarket and a hairdryer

Polymarket faces scrutiny over betting irregularities, including a soldier's arrest for using classified information to profit from bets.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Investors are valuing Polymarket at a discount to archrival Kalshi-and its crypto ties could be one reason why | Fortune

Polymarket's valuation is significantly lower than Kalshi's due to market share, revenue figures, and uncertainty around its upcoming cryptocurrency token.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Germany: Betting on elections is illegal but possible

Polymarket accepts bets on German elections despite being illegal in Germany, raising concerns for regulators and law enforcement.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

ZachXBT Flags Polyarb as Fake Prediction Market With an Active Wallet Drainer

Polyarb is a prediction market platform running an active wallet drainer targeting crypto users, amplified by prominent accounts.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Coinbase Says Prediction Markets Are Maturing, CFTC Needs No New Mandate

Coinbase argues that prediction markets, while appearing novel, are well within the existing statutory authority of the CFTC, meaning no new mandate is required for regulation.
Cryptocurrency
#sports-betting
Poker
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Kalshi's fight over sports betting is hurtling towards the Supreme Court-and the future of gambling is at stake | Fortune

Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket face legal challenges over their sports betting operations, which dominate their business despite potential broader applications.
Poker
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Kalshi's fight over sports betting is hurtling towards the Supreme Court-and the future of gambling is at stake | Fortune

Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket face legal challenges over their sports betting operations, which dominate their business despite potential broader applications.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Hyperliquid Launches HIP-4 and Targets Polymarket With Zero-Fee Outcome Markets

Hyperliquid launched HIP-4 Outcome Markets on mainnet, enabling onchain prediction markets with zero fees and fully collateralized positions.
SF politics
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Senate bans prediction market trading for lawmakers, staff in unanimous vote

The U.S. Senate unanimously voted to prohibit its members from trading on prediction markets to prevent insider advantages and maintain public trust.
Poker
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Players from the NBA, NFL, and MLB call for a ban on betting 'unders'

Unions for top athletes are urging the CFTC to ban betting on player injuries and underperformance.
#gambling
Poker
fromFortune
5 days ago

SEON CEO: Prediction markets can forecast the future. Can they survive their own manipulation problem? | Fortune

Prediction markets can aggregate real information but face structural vulnerabilities when outcomes can be influenced.
Poker
fromFortune
5 days ago

SEON CEO: Prediction markets can forecast the future. Can they survive their own manipulation problem? | Fortune

Prediction markets can aggregate real information but face structural vulnerabilities when outcomes can be influenced.
#senate
US politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

A 'no-brainer': Senate unanimously bans members and staff from using prediction markets | Fortune

The Senate has unanimously approved a resolution banning members from using prediction markets to prevent conflicts of interest with sensitive information.
US politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

A 'no-brainer': Senate unanimously bans members and staff from using prediction markets | Fortune

The Senate has unanimously approved a resolution banning members from using prediction markets to prevent conflicts of interest with sensitive information.
#cftc
US politics
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Senate Democrats Urge CFTC to Ban Sports and Election Contracts on Kalshi and Polymarket

Democratic senators urged the CFTC to ban event contracts on elections, war, sports, and government actions without economic hedging interest.
Law
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

CFTC vs Wisconsin: Lawsuit Targets Prediction Market Regulation Clash

Federal regulators are suing Wisconsin over its attempts to regulate prediction markets, asserting jurisdiction over these platforms under federal law.
Law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

CFTC Sues Wisconsin Over Prediction Market Ban

CFTC sued Wisconsin to defend prediction markets against state gambling law enforcement targeting platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.
Law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

'We Will See You in Court': CFTC Defends Jurisdiction in Massachusetts Kalshi Case

CFTC asserts exclusive authority over prediction markets, warning states of legal challenges to maintain federal oversight.
Law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

CFTC Charges Polymarket Trader in First Event Contract Insider Trading Case

CFTC charges a U.S. Army member for insider trading in prediction markets using classified information, raising legal and national security concerns.
Poker
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Prediction markets claim they're unlike sportsbooks. For gambling addicts and clinicians, it's all the same

Prediction markets can trigger gambling relapses similar to traditional sportsbooks, raising concerns among addiction treatment professionals.
Law
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

Prediction Markets Legal Fight: Better Markets Backs State Oversight Over CFTC

State-level oversight of gambling-style online markets is essential, as federal regulators lack the authority and capacity to manage them effectively.
Poker
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Buffett Lumps Prediction Markets With Sports Betting in 'Tax on Stupidity' Rebuke

Warren Buffett criticizes state-sponsored gambling as a tax on stupidity that benefits wealthy Americans in a recent interview.
#bitcoin
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

Kalshi Says Bitcoin Payments And Prediction Markets Are Building A New Exchange For Big Money

Regulated prediction markets provide a more accessible way to trade Bitcoin compared to traditional spot venues.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Polymarket Traders Give Bitcoin 31% Chance of Hitting $80,000 This Month

Traders are divided on bitcoin's future, with predictions ranging from a short-term bounce to a deeper correction.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 week ago

Kalshi Says Bitcoin Payments And Prediction Markets Are Building A New Exchange For Big Money

Regulated prediction markets provide a more accessible way to trade Bitcoin compared to traditional spot venues.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

Polymarket Traders Give Bitcoin 31% Chance of Hitting $80,000 This Month

Traders are divided on bitcoin's future, with predictions ranging from a short-term bounce to a deeper correction.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Federal Reserve Set to Hold Rates at 3.75% as Traders Price 99% Odds for April 29 FOMC

The CME Fedwatch Tool shows a 99% probability that the U.S. Federal Reserve will keep its target rate at 350 to 375 basis points when it meets this week on April 29.
Business
#brazil
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Latam Insights: Brazil Bans Predictions Markets, Report Highlights Region's Mining Potential

Brazil has banned non-financial prediction markets, while showing potential for Bitcoin mining growth in the region.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Latam Insights: Brazil Bans Predictions Markets, Report Highlights Region's Mining Potential

Brazil has banned non-financial prediction markets, while showing potential for Bitcoin mining growth in the region.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

MoffettNathanson Downgrades DraftKings: Are Prediction Markets Killing the Sports Betting King?

DraftKings received a downgrade to Neutral with a price target cut due to regulatory risks overshadowing valuation concerns.
#trump
fromFortune
1 week ago
US Elections

413 million bets with over $100 million at stake: the latest Polymarket insider trading Trump controversy | Fortune

US Elections
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Trump on prediction markets: 'The whole world, unfortunately, has become somewhat of a casino'

Trump expressed disapproval of prediction markets, likening them to a casino and raising concerns about insider trading.
US Elections
fromFortune
1 week ago

413 million bets with over $100 million at stake: the latest Polymarket insider trading Trump controversy | Fortune

Online betting on Trump's unpredictable policies generates significant profits for prediction markets.
fromThe American Conservative
1 week ago

U.S. Soldier Arrested for Betting on Venezuela Raid

"Our men and women in uniform are trusted with classified information in order to accomplish their mission as safely and effectively as possible, and are prohibited from using this highly sensitive information for personal financial gain."
Right-wing politics
Data science
fromFast Company
1 week ago

AI traders are already testing prediction markets-and losing money

AI models struggle to profit in prediction markets, losing between 16% and 30.8% during a 57-day trading period.
US news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

US soldier accused of using military secrets to win $400,000 on Polymarket

A US Army soldier was indicted for using classified information to win $400,000 on a prediction market platform.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Illinois Governor Bars State Employees From Insider Bets on Prediction Markets

Pritzker's office stated that the new order strengthens protections against insider trading in response to emerging risks tied to the rapid growth of event-based gambling.
Poker
#robinhood
Law
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

Robinhood faces federal lawsuit over sports prediction contracts

Robinhood faces a class action lawsuit for allegedly operating an illegal sports gambling business through its prediction markets platform.
Business
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 weeks ago

Robinhood Restricts High-Risk Prediction Contracts Amid Israel Insider Trading Charges, Iran Bet Scrutiny

Robinhood has removed certain prediction market contracts due to concerns over market manipulation and insider trading risks.
Law
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

Robinhood faces federal lawsuit over sports prediction contracts

Robinhood faces a class action lawsuit for allegedly operating an illegal sports gambling business through its prediction markets platform.
Business
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 weeks ago

Robinhood Restricts High-Risk Prediction Contracts Amid Israel Insider Trading Charges, Iran Bet Scrutiny

Robinhood has removed certain prediction market contracts due to concerns over market manipulation and insider trading risks.
#new-york
Privacy professionals
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

Gov. Hochul bans insider prediction market trading in New York

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an order prohibiting state workers from using confidential information for profit in prediction markets.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

NY sues prediction markets over running illegal gambling platforms | amNewYork

New York Attorney General Letitia James filed lawsuits against Coinbase and Gemini Titan for operating illegal gambling schemes under state law.
Law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

New York AG Sues Coinbase and Gemini Over Illegal Prediction Market Gambling Claims

New York AG Letitia James sued Coinbase and Gemini for operating illegal prediction markets, allowing users under 21 to wager on outcomes.
Privacy professionals
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

Gov. Hochul bans insider prediction market trading in New York

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an order prohibiting state workers from using confidential information for profit in prediction markets.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

NY sues prediction markets over running illegal gambling platforms | amNewYork

New York Attorney General Letitia James filed lawsuits against Coinbase and Gemini Titan for operating illegal gambling schemes under state law.
Law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

New York AG Sues Coinbase and Gemini Over Illegal Prediction Market Gambling Claims

New York AG Letitia James sued Coinbase and Gemini for operating illegal prediction markets, allowing users under 21 to wager on outcomes.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Prediction site Kalshi fines three US candidates who bet on own elections

Mark Moran, a Senate candidate, faced penalties for betting on his own electoral prospects on a prediction market platform.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Major Prediction Market Reveals US Politicians Were Caught Betting on Their Own Elections

Three U.S. congressional candidates were caught trading on their own elections, violating Kalshi exchange rules.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Prediction markets create new leak temptations for NFL draft

Insider knowledge in NFL draft betting raises concerns about potential abuse and the integrity of the process.
#political-betting
US Elections
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago

Prediction Markets Turn Everything into a Wager-Even War | The Walrus

Prediction markets enable betting on global political events, raising concerns about insider trading and anonymity.
US Elections
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago

Prediction Markets Turn Everything into a Wager-Even War | The Walrus

Prediction markets enable betting on global political events, raising concerns about insider trading and anonymity.
Poker
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

New York Attorney General sues two prediction markets on illegal gambling allegations

New York's Attorney General has sued Coinbase and Gemini for operating illegal prediction markets that violate state gambling laws.
Law
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Arizona court delays Kalshi case hearing

A legal dispute over prediction markets and Arizona gambling law is delayed as parties seek more time for hearings and information gathering.
#cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The crypto industry and prediction markets share a mission of disruption-but it's not clear where crypto fits in | Fortune

Polymarket and Kalshi have rapidly grown in valuation, highlighting the intersection of prediction markets and the crypto industry.
Podcast
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Ben McKenzie vs. crypto

Ben McKenzie explores the chaotic world of cryptocurrency in his documentary, revealing skepticism and concerns about its implications.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The crypto industry and prediction markets share a mission of disruption-but it's not clear where crypto fits in | Fortune

Polymarket and Kalshi have rapidly grown in valuation, highlighting the intersection of prediction markets and the crypto industry.
Podcast
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Ben McKenzie vs. crypto

Ben McKenzie explores the chaotic world of cryptocurrency in his documentary, revealing skepticism and concerns about its implications.
Poker
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

He Quit His Job to Bet on Prediction Markets Full-Time: Why Casual Bettors Should Think Twice

Caden Booth's experience highlights the lack of competition in prediction markets, revealing opportunities for casual bettors.
World news
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

U.S. stock futures tumble as Iran refuses Trump's 'deal' and Strait stays shut | Fortune

Global markets are mixed amid ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict and rising oil prices, with significant impacts on European indices.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Betting on the news raises ethical questions for journalists

Newsrooms are partnering with prediction market platforms while prohibiting staff from using them, creating a conflict in journalism ethics.
US news
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Polymarket and Kalshi are up against a united Congress as D.C. steps up scrutiny of prediction markets

Prediction markets face scrutiny over ethical concerns, particularly regarding betting on life-and-death situations involving service members.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Iowa bill targets prediction markets and insider trading

The measure, known as Senate File 2494, is aimed at event-driven contracts and the online platforms where people buy and sell them. Lawmakers are pitching it as a way to bring structure and oversight to prediction-style markets that have grown exponentially in the past two years.
Law
Poker
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

Crypto.com Partners With NYSE-Listed Casino Operator High Roller to Launch US Prediction Market Contracts

Crypto.com partners with High Roller Technologies to offer prediction market contracts in the U.S., targeting finance, sports, and entertainment sectors.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
3 weeks ago

Prediction markets are breaking the news and becoming their own beat

Prediction markets are evolving, becoming integral to news, with partnerships forming between market platforms and major news organizations.
Cryptocurrency
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

It's Tax Day, and no one knows how to file for prediction market winnings

Traders face challenges in reporting prediction market earnings due to lack of guidance and tax documentation, complicating the self-reporting process.
SF politics
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Minnesota moves to ban prediction markets with felony penalties

Minnesota lawmakers are advancing a bill to outlaw most prediction markets, categorizing them as unlicensed gambling.
California
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

This billionaire is the odds-on favorite to become California's governor after Swalwell dropped out

Tom Steyer is now favored to win the California gubernatorial election with a 55% chance after Eric Swalwell dropped out amid misconduct allegations.
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Kalshi joins SelfExclude: guide to prediction markets self-exclusion

SelfExclude.io provides users with a way to voluntarily block themselves from prediction market trading across various platforms. Instead of managing limits on each app, users can enroll once, and the restriction applies broadly.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Abhorrent': the inside story of the Polymarket gamblers betting millions on war

Horekunden expressed frustration with the Institute for the Study of War, describing their frontline maps as incoherent and unhelpful for settling bets on Polymarket.
Russo-Ukrainian War
US politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

What bets are lawmakers and staffers making on prediction markets? They're not required to tell us.

Federal officials must disclose stock trades, but prediction market trades lack similar transparency, raising concerns about insider trading.
Law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 weeks ago

CFTC Secures Court Order Blocking Arizona Criminal Case Against Prediction Markets

Federal intervention is increasing control over U.S. prediction markets, with courts supporting centralized oversight against state enforcement actions.
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