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2 days ago

Nevada Prediction Market Warning Forces Aria To Nix Conference - Poker News

If a Nevada licensee chooses to offer sports and other event contracts in Nevada or decides to partner with other entities offering sports and other event contracts in the state, the board will consider these developments as it evaluates the suitability of the entity to maintain a Nevada gaming license.
Poker
Information security
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Polymarket Suffers $700K Breach After Internal Admin Wallet is Compromised

Polymarket lost about $700K in POL after an internal private key compromise, but user funds and market resolution functions remain safe while keys are moved to KMS.
#prediction-markets
Poker
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Which character will die in 'Euphoria'? Polymarket bettors think they know-and maybe some actually do

Prediction markets for Euphoria character deaths show high implied death probabilities and raise concerns about possible insider advantages.
Marketing tech
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks 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
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Polymarket Targets Japan Market Entry, Appoints Representative in Push for 2030 Approval

Polymarket appointed a Japan representative and aims for regulatory authorization of prediction markets by 2030, requiring Japan’s FSA to classify them under law.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

60 Minutes Reveals Insider Trading on US Military Conflicts Is Exploding: Luck Alone Can't Explain The Numbers'

Insider trading patterns appear in Polymarket military bets, with long-shot wagers winning at far higher rates than sports bets.
fromFast Company
1 week ago
Poker

Which character will die in 'Euphoria'? Polymarket bettors think they know-and maybe some actually do

Marketing tech
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks 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
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Bitcoin Prediction Markets Show $84K Ceiling as Traders Stack Bets on Polymarket, Kalshi, and Myriad

Polymarket and Kalshi options show low odds of major BTC upside in 2026, with most probability concentrated below key thresholds.
#cftc
US Elections
fromFuturism
1 week ago

If You Used Insider Knowledge to Score Big on Polymarket, You May Now Be in Huge Trouble

The CFTC chairman vows to crack down on insider trading on Polymarket using AI to identify suspicious bets and target investigations and subpoenas.
US Elections
fromFuturism
1 week ago

If You Used Insider Knowledge to Score Big on Polymarket, You May Now Be in Huge Trouble

The CFTC chairman vows to crack down on insider trading on Polymarket using AI to identify suspicious bets and target investigations and subpoenas.
#insider-trading
fromFortune
1 month ago
US news

Busted! Feds charge U.S. Army soldier who made $400,000 from Polymarket bets tied to Maduro capture | Fortune

fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US Elections

Well-timed bets on Polymarket tied to the Iran war draw calls for investigations from lawmakers

US Elections
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Campaign Staffers Trade Internal Polls on Polymarket in Third Insider Pattern

Campaign staff placed Polymarket bets using internal polling data before public release, generating thousands per cycle and revealing a regulatory gap at the staff level.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Keep quiet so we don't go to jail': Israeli suspects charged with bribery after suspicious bets placed on Iran strikes

Concerns arise over potential insider trading on Polymarket related to military operations, with charges against suspects using classified information for betting.
US news
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 weeks 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.
fromFortune
1 month ago
US news

Busted! Feds charge U.S. Army soldier who made $400,000 from Polymarket bets tied to Maduro capture | Fortune

US news
fromWIRED
1 month ago

US Special Forces Soldier Arrested for Polymarket Bets on Maduro Raid

Gannon Ken Van Dyke was arrested for insider trading using classified information about Nicolás Maduro's capture, marking a first in the U.S.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Well-timed bets on Polymarket tied to the Iran war draw calls for investigations from lawmakers

Calls for investigations into Polymarket arise due to suspicious trading patterns linked to major geopolitical events.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Will BTC Hit Six Figures? Analyzing Prediction Market Odds on Kalshi, Polymarket, Limitless, and More

Prediction markets show low odds for Bitcoin reaching $150,000 by mid-2026 and year-end 2026 despite substantial trading volume.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

NPR went looking for Polymarket's Panama headquarters. It's elusive

Polymarket, which is worth an estimated $15 billion, moved to its Panama base following scrutiny from American regulators. If Polymarket users have a legal dispute, the company's terms of service states it will be resolved in a closed-door arbitration process in Panama.
Law
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Polymarket's CLARITY Act Odds Just Hit a Three-Month Low: Here's What It Means for XRP

Polymarket traders' confidence in the CLARITY Act's passage dropped from 82% to 46% due to delayed Senate voting.
#kalshi
fromFortune
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

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

fromFortune
2 months ago
Venture

Kalshi locks in $22 billion valuation, gaining slight edge over its fierce rival Polymarket | Fortune

Cryptocurrency
fromArs Technica
3 weeks 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.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
1 month 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.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Venture

Kalshi locks in $22 billion valuation, gaining slight edge over its fierce rival Polymarket | Fortune

Marketing tech
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

Daniel Bitton's Content Rewards Powers Polymarket's Reach

Content Rewards is a marketplace enabling creators to launch viral campaigns with significant budgets and low CPMs, driving engagement for brands and prediction markets.
Data science
fromFast Company
1 month 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.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Did gamblers fix Paris weather station data for profit on US betting site?

High temperatures in Paris prompted a criminal investigation for suspected data manipulation by gamblers on weather betting platforms.
World news
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Authorities arrest special forces soldier who allegedly made $400k on Polymarket bet involving Maduro operation | TechCrunch

A special forces soldier was indicted for betting on the removal of Venezuelan president Maduro using classified information.
#weather-tampering
France news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

French police probe suspected weather device tampering after odd Polymarket bet

Authorities are investigating possible tampering with a weather monitoring device at Charles de Gaulle Airport after an unusual temperature spike coincided with a trader's bet.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hairdryer or lighter?' French police look at claim of sensor tampering to win weather bets

French police investigate alleged tampering with weather equipment linked to suspicious betting on temperature forecasts.
France news
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Someone allegedly used a hairdryer to rig Polymarket weather bets

A hairdryer was allegedly used to manipulate temperature readings for betting on Polymarket at Charles de Gaulle airport, resulting in significant financial gains for gamblers.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 month ago

A Hair Dryer May Have Gamed a Paris Weather Sensor for $34,000 on Polymarket

Meteo France confirmed it filed a complaint with the Roissy air transport gendarmerie brigade for alteration of the operation of an automated data processing system after reviewing physical observations and sensor data from its automated station at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
France news
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 month ago

Polymarket Unveils Perpetual Futures Trading for US Markets in 2026

Polymarket launched perpetual futures trading for crypto and stocks on April 21, 2026, following CFTC approval to operate as a DCM in the U.S.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 month ago

Polymarket in Talks to Raise $400 Million at $15 Billion Valuation: Report

Polymarket is reportedly in advanced talks to raise approximately $400 million in new funding at a post-money valuation of roughly $15 billion, according to a report published by The Information. The round has not been finalized, meaning terms could still change.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 month ago

Polymarket Strait of Hormuz Odds Crash After Iran Fires on Tankers

Iran reportedly fired on at least one tanker and turned back more than 20 vessels attempting transit on April 18, pushing Polymarket's April 30 normalization odds down 41% to 28%.
World news
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

A Polymarket trader made $300,000 betting on Biden's pardons, a new analysis shows

A Polymarket trader profited $300,000 betting on Biden's last-minute pardons before leaving office.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month 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.
#google-news
Media industry
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Google has reportedly started to add Polymarket data to News results

Google News now displays Polymarket bets and odds alongside news stories, potentially influencing user engagement with prediction markets.
Media industry
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Google News Now Prominently Featuring Polymarket Bets Alongside Actual Journalism

Polymarket bets are now featured prominently in Google News alongside traditional news articles.
Media industry
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Google has reportedly started to add Polymarket data to News results

Google News now displays Polymarket bets and odds alongside news stories, potentially influencing user engagement with prediction markets.
Media industry
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Google News Now Prominently Featuring Polymarket Bets Alongside Actual Journalism

Polymarket bets are now featured prominently in Google News alongside traditional news articles.
#us-iran-ceasefire
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Newly created Polymarket accounts win big on well-timed Iran ceasefire bets

New accounts on Polymarket made profitable bets on a US-Iran ceasefire despite escalating tensions and uncertainty before the announcement.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Newly created Polymarket accounts win big on well-timed Iran ceasefire bets

New accounts on Polymarket made profitable bets on a US-Iran ceasefire despite escalating tensions and uncertainty before the announcement.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 month ago

Why Long-Term Profitability Remains Elusive for 99% of Polymarket Users

A staggering 84.1% of all Polymarket traders are currently in the red, revealing a significant gap between market hype and actual earnings. High-profile wins are extreme outliers, with only 2% of users accumulating more than $1,000 in total profit.
Cryptocurrency
Marketing tech
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Polymarket exchange upgrade overhaul amid platform changes

Polymarket is undergoing a significant upgrade to its exchange, enhancing speed, flexibility, and overall functionality without changing the user interface.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

Polymarket Unveils Exchange Overhaul, Native Stablecoin As U.S. Expansion Looms

Polymarket is launching a major infrastructure upgrade with a new trading system and a native stablecoin to enhance on-chain activity and user experience.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Polymarket criticized over disgusting' bets on fate of pilots on US jet shot by Iran

Seth Moulton described Polymarket's acceptance of bets on the downed pilots' fate as DISGUSTING, emphasizing that their safety was unknown while people were betting on their rescue.
US news
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 month ago

Polymarket's April 2026 Upgrade: New Stablecoin, Faster Order Matching, Smart Contract Wallet Support

Polymarket's new collateral token, Polymarket USD, is designed specifically for the platform, functioning like a wrapped stablecoin and backed 1:1 by USDC. This change eliminates reliance on Polygon's bridged USDC.e, allowing Polymarket to have direct control over its prediction market outcome tokens.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
1 month ago

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

The market on the platform, which has since been deleted, allowed users to wager on what day the pilots would be rescued. President Donald Trump confirmed on social media on Sunday that the service member who went missing had been saved.
World news
Marketing tech
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 month ago

Polymarket Partners With Spanish Football League La Liga

Polymarket becomes La Liga's official prediction market partner, enhancing fan engagement and licensing intellectual property for exclusive use in the U.S. and Canada.
US news
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 month ago

Lawmaker Demands Polymarket Remove 219 War Bets After Airman Market Controversy

Polymarket removed a prediction market on a missing U.S. airman after Rep. Seth Moulton condemned it as exploitative during an active rescue operation.
Podcast
fromWIRED
1 month ago

'Uncanny Valley': Iran's Threats on US Tech, Trump's Plans for Midterms, and Polymarket's Pop-up Flop

Iran threatens US tech firms amid ongoing tensions and preparations for midterm elections are underway.
Business intelligence
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 month ago

Polymarket Brings TradFi Markets to Prediction Trading With Pyth Integration

Polymarket integrates Pyth Network for data-backed trading on U.S. equities, commodities, and ETFs, enhancing prediction market accuracy.
Marketing tech
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Polymarket and other prediction platforms driving oil market, traders say

Online betting platforms like Polymarket are significantly influencing the global oil market through anonymous prediction markets used for multimillion-dollar trades.
Law
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Polymarket challenge Nevada in appeals court over jurisdiction

Companies linked to Polymarket are appealing a lower court's decision to move their case to Nevada state court, seeking federal jurisdiction instead.
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

Intercontinental Exchange Announces $600 Million Investment In Polymarket

Intercontinental Exchange has completed a $600 million direct cash investment in prediction market platform Polymarket as part of a broader equity fundraising round. This investment follows ICE's previously disclosed $1 billion commitment made in October 2025, fulfilling its obligations under the investment agreement.
Cryptocurrency
Business
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 month ago

Polymarket Secures $600M From Intercontinental Exchange in Final Funding Tranche

ICE is investing up to $2 billion in Polymarket, a prediction market platform, marking its first direct commitment to this sector.
fromEsquire
1 month ago

The Polymarket Bar Is America's Future, Whether We Like It or Not

"Strong evidence this is a takeover of Proper 21 on K Street," wrote Jessica Sidman, food editor of Washingtonian, on X. "The rendering looks like the interior of the Barcode without the booths," another person suggested.
Washington DC
Poker
fromCointelegraph
1 month ago

Why Argentina Is Blocking Polymarket Despite Its Global Growth

Argentina's ban on Polymarket highlights the clash between global platform growth and local regulatory frameworks, particularly regarding unlicensed gambling concerns.
fromReadWrite
2 months ago

Nevada opposes Polymarket appeal delay in court

"This is a state enforcement action," the filing states, describing how regulators sued Polymarket for offering sports and event-based betting in Nevada without complying with licensing rules.
Law
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

More Evidence Emerges of Iran War Insider Trading

One trader has made close to $1 million through Polymarket since 2024 after making dozens of accurate five-figure bets on actions that the U.S. and Israel militaries had taken against Iran.
Poker
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 months ago

Gate Integrates Polymarket in First for Centralized Exchanges

Gate has integrated Polymarket into its platform, allowing users to trade on real-world outcomes through a prediction market protocol.
Cryptocurrency
fromReadWrite
2 months ago

Polymarket updates rules targeting insider trading risks

Polymarket has implemented stricter trading rules to enhance compliance and prevent insider trading in prediction markets.
Startup companies
fromReadWrite
3 months ago

Ari Borod settles Fanatics lawsuit, joining Polymarket officially

Aron Borod has joined Polymarket as president of sports business development, prompting Fanatics to sue claiming his contract barred the move.
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