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#insider-trading
fromFortune
1 week ago
US Elections

Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading-but the party may be coming to an end | Fortune

fromFortune
1 week ago
Law

New top federal enforcer has his sights set on ending insider trading on prediction markets | Fortune

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US Elections

Trump Accused of Giving His Mates Inside Information' to Make Big Bets on Market in Fiery Speech from British Lawmaker

Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

If Magnificent 7 Executives Don't Believe In Their Stocks, Should You?

Insider sales of tech stocks reached $17.36 billion, but fundamentals show strong company growth despite executives cashing out.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

How to Prevent Insider Trading on Trump's Wars

Anonymous bets on Polymarket predicting a U.S. strike on Iran, placed hours before the attack, generated over $1.2 million in profits, raising concerns about insider trading and the need for prediction market regulation.
Poker
from24/7 Wall St.
6 hours ago

Interactive Brokers Founder Says Legalizing Insider Trading Would Make Markets More Fair

Legalizing insider trading could reduce exploitation by compressing the information dissemination window, according to Thomas Peterffy.
US Elections
fromFortune
1 week ago

Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading-but the party may be coming to an end | Fortune

Insider trading in prediction markets has surged, raising concerns about unethical betting practices and lack of regulatory oversight.
Law
fromFortune
1 week ago

New top federal enforcer has his sights set on ending insider trading on prediction markets | Fortune

Curbing insider trading on prediction markets is a top priority for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Accused of Giving His Mates Inside Information' to Make Big Bets on Market in Fiery Speech from British Lawmaker

A British lawmaker accused Trump of insider trading related to market activity before his announcement on Iran peace talks.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

If Magnificent 7 Executives Don't Believe In Their Stocks, Should You?

Insider sales of tech stocks reached $17.36 billion, but fundamentals show strong company growth despite executives cashing out.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

How to Prevent Insider Trading on Trump's Wars

Anonymous bets on Polymarket predicting a U.S. strike on Iran, placed hours before the attack, generated over $1.2 million in profits, raising concerns about insider trading and the need for prediction market regulation.
#private-equity
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Want to know capitalism's endgame? Just look at private equity it has captured our everyday lives | Hettie O'Brien

Private equity is transforming nurseries in the UK, prioritizing profit over quality and accessibility in early childhood education.
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Want to know capitalism's endgame? Just look at private equity it has captured our everyday lives | Hettie O'Brien

Private equity is transforming nurseries in the UK, prioritizing profit over quality and accessibility in early childhood education.
#401k
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

401(k) Plans Could Add Riskier Investments Under a New Rule

The Trump administration is enabling riskier alternative investments in 401(k) plans, easing regulations for plan sponsors.
Intellectual property law
fromAxios
1 week ago

Private equity's next step into 401(k)s

The final rule emphasizes a rules-based framework for 401(k) investments without endorsing specific asset classes like private equity or crypto.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

401(k) Plans Could Add Riskier Investments Under a New Rule

The Trump administration is enabling riskier alternative investments in 401(k) plans, easing regulations for plan sponsors.
Intellectual property law
fromAxios
1 week ago

Private equity's next step into 401(k)s

The final rule emphasizes a rules-based framework for 401(k) investments without endorsing specific asset classes like private equity or crypto.
World news
fromWIRED
8 hours ago

China Is Cracking Down on Scams. Just Not the Ones Hitting Americans

Governments struggle to combat industrial-scale scamming operations linked to organized crime, causing billions in losses, particularly affecting foreign victims.
Independent films
fromFast Company
19 hours ago

'Misinformation, hype, and fraud': Inside Ben McKenzie's scathing new crypto doc-featuring Sam Bankman-Fried

Ben McKenzie warns that cryptocurrency is a major Ponzi scheme and primarily a form of gambling, not a legitimate currency.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
10 hours ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Miami
fromwww.businessinsider.com
17 hours ago

Some hedge funds are expanding in Miami but its share of prized portfolio managers has fallen

Miami's appeal as a hedge fund hub is waning, with fewer investment professionals relocating despite overall growth in the industry.
Apple
fromTheregister
15 hours ago

Security reserchers tricked Apple Intelligence into cursing

Apple Intelligence can be hijacked through prompt injection, exposing millions of users to risk, but a fix was implemented in iOS 26.4 and macOS 26.4.
#sec
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

David Woodcock Named SEC Enforcement Chief as Agency Shifts Away From Gensler-Era Crypto Crackdown

David Woodcock appointed as SEC Division of Enforcement director, effective May 4, 2026, succeeding Sam Waldon.
SF politics
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Top SEC Enforcer Walks Rather Than Play Politics - Above the Law

Margaret Ryan resigned from the SEC's Enforcement Division due to conflicts over pursuing fraud cases involving Trump-associated figures.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

David Woodcock Named SEC Enforcement Chief as Agency Shifts Away From Gensler-Era Crypto Crackdown

David Woodcock appointed as SEC Division of Enforcement director, effective May 4, 2026, succeeding Sam Waldon.
SF politics
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Top SEC Enforcer Walks Rather Than Play Politics - Above the Law

Margaret Ryan resigned from the SEC's Enforcement Division due to conflicts over pursuing fraud cases involving Trump-associated figures.
European startups
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

The 'Sneaky' Ways Companies Are Making You Pay More - Without Raising Prices

Companies are creatively offsetting price increases due to rising fuel costs, often passing hidden costs to consumers.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

What do you do when your AI agent hallucinates with your money? | Fortune

The Agentic Risk Standard aims to address liability issues in AI transactions, ensuring accountability for financial losses caused by AI agents.
Marketing
fromForbes
2 days ago

How To Serve Clients Amid Board Scrutiny And Investor Activism

Agency conversations with executives now focus on measurable business impact rather than just creative output.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Scott Barshay's Paul, Weiss Makeover: More Money, Less Soul? - Above the Law

Paul, Weiss is undergoing significant internal changes, marked by controversial decisions and leadership shifts, impacting its reputation and staff retention.
Podcast
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Clark Howard Says Banks Are Benign Drug Dealers, Here Is What He Really Means

Pay in 4 programs are designed to encourage spending by separating payment from purchase, making it easier to accumulate debt.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Retail investors are no longer following the market

Retail investors have transformed from background noise to influential market players, reshaping market dynamics and leading investment trends.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

The Hidden Cost of JEPI That Most Monthly Income Investors Skip Over

The JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF offers an 8.57% yield, but has hidden costs and variable payments that can impact retirement income planning.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Billionaires Are Buying up These 3 Stocks Like Hot Cakes

Billionaires strategically invest in stocks like Amazon, Nvidia, and Microsoft, signaling potential growth opportunities based on market conditions and company fundamentals.
Left-wing politics
fromFortune
3 days ago

America's CEOs have become reluctant guardians of democracy | Fortune

Business leaders have historically played a crucial role in promoting democracy and social justice in America.
Remote teams
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Jamie Dimon says if you want to win competitive battles, you need small 'Navy SEAL' teams to move faster

Jamie Dimon emphasizes the importance of small, focused teams for competitive success in his annual shareholder letter.
#polymarket
World news
fromFortune
3 days ago

Polymarket apologizes after letting users bet on downed U.S. pilots in Iran: 'It should not have been posted' | Fortune

Polymarket removed a betting market on U.S. pilots' rescue after outrage over its existence following attacks on military planes.
Cryptocurrency
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Polymarket updates rules targeting insider trading risks

Polymarket has implemented stricter trading rules to enhance compliance and prevent insider trading in prediction markets.
Cryptocurrency
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Polymarket is cracking down on insider trading with updated rules

Polymarket is enhancing its rules against insider trading and market manipulation in response to suspicious betting activities.
World news
fromFortune
3 days ago

Polymarket apologizes after letting users bet on downed U.S. pilots in Iran: 'It should not have been posted' | Fortune

Polymarket removed a betting market on U.S. pilots' rescue after outrage over its existence following attacks on military planes.
Cryptocurrency
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Polymarket updates rules targeting insider trading risks

Polymarket has implemented stricter trading rules to enhance compliance and prevent insider trading in prediction markets.
Cryptocurrency
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Polymarket is cracking down on insider trading with updated rules

Polymarket is enhancing its rules against insider trading and market manipulation in response to suspicious betting activities.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
15 hours ago

Why Smart Money Is Piling Into EFV as International Value Crushes Domestic Expectations

International developed markets are undervalued compared to U.S. stocks, and the iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF captures this opportunity.
#openai
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Can Sam Altman Be Trusted?

Ilya Sutskever questioned Sam Altman's leadership at OpenAI, leading to his temporary ousting and reinstatement amid concerns over safety and transparency.
Poker
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Nobody Knows How to File Taxes on Prediction Market Wins

Tax guidance for prediction market profits is unclear, leaving taxpayers uncertain about reporting obligations.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

SEC Chair Atkins Says 'Reg Crypto' Proposal Covering Fundraising and Startup Exemptions Is One Step From Publication

Reg Crypto is awaiting White House approval, creating safe-harbor exemptions for startups and issuers to raise significant capital annually.
#kalshi
Law
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

Federal appeals court ruling strengthens Kalshi case

Kalshi won a federal appeals court ruling that federal law likely overrides New Jersey's gambling restrictions.
SF politics
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Kalshi tightens rules banning insider trading on certain markets

Kalshi is implementing stricter measures to prevent insider trading by blocking politicians and athletes from trading in relevant markets.
Law
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

Federal appeals court ruling strengthens Kalshi case

Kalshi won a federal appeals court ruling that federal law likely overrides New Jersey's gambling restrictions.
SF politics
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Kalshi tightens rules banning insider trading on certain markets

Kalshi is implementing stricter measures to prevent insider trading by blocking politicians and athletes from trading in relevant markets.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Broadridge and Galaxy Pioneer Blockchain Proxy Voting for US Public Companies

Galaxy Digital is the first U.S. public company to utilize Broadridge's onchain proxy voting platform for its May 2026 annual shareholder vote.
#delve
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Compliance startup Delve removed from Y Combinator portfolio after anonymous whistleblower posts spark investor exodus - Silicon Canals

Delve has been removed from Y Combinator's portfolio due to serious allegations regarding its business practices and compliance misrepresentation.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Delve accused of misleading customers with 'fake compliance' | TechCrunch

Delve is accused of misleading customers about compliance with privacy regulations, potentially exposing them to legal liabilities.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Compliance startup Delve removed from Y Combinator portfolio after anonymous whistleblower posts spark investor exodus - Silicon Canals

Delve has been removed from Y Combinator's portfolio due to serious allegations regarding its business practices and compliance misrepresentation.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Delve accused of misleading customers with 'fake compliance' | TechCrunch

Delve is accused of misleading customers about compliance with privacy regulations, potentially exposing them to legal liabilities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The great care home cash grab: how private equity turned vulnerable elderly people into human ATMs

Kilgour arranged a bank loan and in June 1989 he launched Four Seasons Health Care, taking the name from a restaurant in Midtown Manhattan where he had once dined.
London politics
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
11 hours ago

Down 50%, Is PYPY a Lost Cause or a Hidden Opportunity?

PYPY generates income through a synthetic covered call strategy on PayPal, but it does not protect against principal loss.
US Elections
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Congress May Finally Ban Its Own Stock Trading and NANC Would Feel It First

The investment case for NANC relies on Congress members' ability to trade stocks, now facing significant legislative challenges.
Information security
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 days ago

American Crypto Fraud Topped $11 Billion In 2025, Shattering Records: FBI

Cryptocurrency-related fraud caused over $11.3 billion in losses for Americans in 2025, representing more than half of all cybercrime losses.
#elon-musk
Silicon Valley
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase

Elon Musk was found liable for misleading investors regarding Twitter's stock price but not for intentional fraud.
Social media marketing
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk misled investors during his Twitter takeover, jury finds

Elon Musk faces potential billions in damages after a jury found he defrauded Twitter investors with misleading tweets about fake accounts.
Intellectual property law
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Musk misled Twitter investors before 2022 buyout, jury says | Fortune

Elon Musk was found to have defrauded Twitter investors by misleading them about fake accounts to lower his acquisition price.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase

Elon Musk was found liable for misleading investors regarding Twitter's stock price but not for intentional fraud.
Social media marketing
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk misled investors during his Twitter takeover, jury finds

Elon Musk faces potential billions in damages after a jury found he defrauded Twitter investors with misleading tweets about fake accounts.
Intellectual property law
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Musk misled Twitter investors before 2022 buyout, jury says | Fortune

Elon Musk was found to have defrauded Twitter investors by misleading them about fake accounts to lower his acquisition price.
#investing
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

What Peter Lynch Would Buy in This Market - and the 3 Stocks That Fit His Playbook Today

Peter Lynch advocates for investing in understandable, smaller companies, highlighting Amazon as a prime example of a growth stock with significant potential.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Bill Ackman Thinks It's Time to Buy Stocks. Here are 3 Magnificent Deals in the Pershing Portfolio

Bill Ackman believes it's an opportune time to invest in quality stocks amid current market conditions.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Bitgo CEO Proposes Using a Public Blockchain as the Ultimate Solution for Government Fraud

Mike Belshe proposes using a public blockchain to combat state and federal fraud, potentially addressing losses of up to $521 billion annually.
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Kalshi says it will block politicians and athletes from trading in markets they're tied to

The guardrails we built use state-of-the-art technology and screening lists, but no screening system is perfect, and motivated bad actors consistently try to find a way.
Privacy technologies
Philosophy
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Calling out corporate BS? There's a steaming pile to aim for

Corporate jargon impresses those least equipped for analytical thinking, confirming biases while also serving essential functions in specific contexts.
#palantir-technologies
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago
Business

Palantir Falls 5% While Tech Stocks Climb: Valuation Concerns and UK Scrutiny Weigh on the AI Darling

Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Palantir Falls 5% While Tech Stocks Climb: Valuation Concerns and UK Scrutiny Weigh on the AI Darling

Palantir Technologies shares declined 5% despite impressive growth, facing valuation concerns and regulatory scrutiny.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Forget Palantir: This Beaten-Down "Fed" AI Stock Has More Upside Potential

Palantir Technologies has seen significant stock gains but faces valuation challenges compared to Booz Allen Hamilton, which has a more stable financial outlook.
World news
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

Experts say geopolitical trades test limits of insider trading laws

Unusual trading patterns before Trump's Iran announcement raise questions about market integrity and the adequacy of current regulations.
Venture
fromFortune
3 days ago

Robinhood Ventures has rebounded 30% since its lackluster debut. Can the new private markets fund now withstand the mega IPOs? | Fortune

Robinhood Ventures I faced initial losses but has since rebounded, with optimism for future opportunities in private markets despite current challenges.
Poker
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

NFL asks prediction markets to stop manipulable trading

The NFL requested prediction market operators to avoid trades on easily manipulated events to protect game integrity and prevent unfair allegations.
#bitcoin
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago
Cryptocurrency

VC Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Non-State Actors Will Leverage Quantum Computing to Attack Bitcoin's 'Honeypot'

Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

VC Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Non-State Actors Will Leverage Quantum Computing to Attack Bitcoin's 'Honeypot'

Quantum computing poses an imminent threat to Bitcoin, with a 5 to 7-year deadline for the network to adapt or face severe consequences.
Business
fromFortune
2 days ago

The AI trade is over. Top Wall Street analysts say the AI opportunity might be just starting | Fortune

Wall Street has methodically reduced AI investments without a dramatic crash, indicating a controlled descent rather than a collapse.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Mark Cuban said CEOs face a no-win AI dilemma that could tank their stock either way

CEOs of large public companies face a dilemma with AI, risking shareholder lawsuits whether they reinvent or maintain their current models.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

This ETF Might Double Again This Year After SpaceX's IPO

UFO outperformed the S&P 500 in 2025, raising questions about its future performance and investor understanding ahead of a potential SpaceX IPO.
Retirement
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

SEC eyes shift to twice-yearly earnings reports | TechCrunch

The SEC is developing a proposal to allow public companies to report earnings semiannually instead of quarterly, potentially reducing compliance costs and encouraging more companies to go public.
#prediction-markets
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
1 week ago

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
1 week ago

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.
Online marketing
fromZDNET
4 weeks ago

Watch this, get rich, lose it all - 8 ways to spot and avoid investment scams on Meta

A Russian-speaking cybercriminal network operates 300+ malvertising campaigns across 25 countries using fake Meta ads impersonating trusted media brands and celebrities to lure victims into investment scams.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Here Are Tuesday's Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Ameriprise Financial, Arista Networks, Arm Holdings, Lennar, Morgan Stanley, Rocket Lab, Tractor Supply, Wingstop, Wix.com and More

Futures are lower as investors assess market stability after gains and concerns over inflation and oil prices persist.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Polymarket Is Going to Get Someone Killed

Polymarket bettors profited significantly from predicting geopolitical events, raising questions about whether they possessed advance knowledge of military operations.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

I Can't Stop Buying This AI Dividend King Automation Stock Down 40%

ADP's stock has fallen 37%, but its fundamentals indicate a strong, durable business with consistent dividend growth.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

CrowdStrike Just Bet Big On the Huge Disconnect Between Growth and Its Stock

CrowdStrike's $500 million share repurchase program signals confidence in its undervalued stock amid strong business momentum and AI-driven growth.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Goldman Sachs Adds 2 Dividend Stocks to Conviction List With Huge Upside Potential

The Goldman Sachs Conviction List identifies stocks expected to outperform the market, providing investors with strong growth potential.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Buy and Hold Forever This Unknown AI Stock up 200%

Corning Incorporated is essential for modern infrastructure, providing materials like optical fiber and Gorilla Glass, with diversified revenue streams and strong financial growth.
#dividend-stocks
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Yielding Over 6% That'll Pay You to Wait

Consider investing in undervalued dividend stocks as volatility and inflation rise.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

5 Big-Name Stocks That Pay 5% Dividends Wall Street Loves

Dividend stocks provide reliable passive income and solid total returns, making them attractive investments for many individuals.
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
3 weeks ago

Boards Often Misunderstand What Stock Buybacks Really Cost

Share buybacks are often misunderstood as capital returns when they primarily offset dilution from stock-based compensation rather than representing true shareholder payouts.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Integrity faces a critical moment of peril

Incentives across markets, media, sports, and politics increasingly reward ethical boundary-pushing and gaming systems, eroding trust and encouraging manufactured realities.
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Kalshi insider trading enforcement sparks criticism

The Commission has full authority to police illegal trading practices occurring on any DCM, including those described above related to prediction markets. Kalshi used its own announcement to underscore that we ban insider trading and said it had launched about 200 investigations over the past year. More than a dozen of those inquiries led to formal enforcement actions.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
2 months ago

Activist investors are more dangerous to CEOs than ever. Here are 3 ways to safeguard your leadership | Fortune

As we kick off 2026, activist investor campaigns are no longer just prevalent; they are global, sophisticated, and have increasingly become an acute threat to corporate leadership. The escalating pressure is undeniable: Barclays data shows that activist investor campaigns hit a high last year - surpassing 2024 by 5% - with 32 CEOs resigning as a result (a record) - and showing no signs of slowing down.
Business
Business
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Investors sue over Oracle's borrowing spree

Oracle bondholders allege that undisclosed plans for an additional $38 billion borrowing undermined the creditworthiness and value of the initial $18 billion bonds.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Union calls for SEC inquiry into Apollo's 'misleading' Epstein ties

The American Federation of Teachers asked the SEC to probe Apollo Global Management over potentially misleading disclosures about firm partners' connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
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