Polymarket recorded over $600M in trades on election markets after the races had already ended
The post-resolution trading volume raises questions about settlement mechanics and whether traders were betting on already-decided outcomes.
Yahoo Finance · +6 outlets
Former Rep. George Santos under investigation for alleged insider trading on Kalshi
The probe adds to scrutiny of prediction markets as federal and state authorities weigh insider trading rules for event contracts.
NPR · +13 outlets
Trump says the world has become a 'casino' after US soldier accused of betting on Maduro raid
The remark follows reports that a service member wagered on a sensitive military operation, intensifying debate over prediction market limits.
CNN · +13 outlets
Polymarket weighs IPO and native token as part of expansion plans
A public listing or token launch would mark a major step for the private prediction market as it scales its US and global operations.
The Paypers · +5 outlets
Kalshi CEO defends prediction markets amid insider trading and state-federal fight
Kalshi's leadership is pushing back as regulators and critics raise insider trading and addiction concerns about event contracts.
Bonus.com · +14 outlets
Polymarket overhauls platform as Binance expands into predictions amid regulatory fight
The platform changes and Binance's entry signal prediction markets are becoming a competitive crypto business line despite legal uncertainty.
CoinMarketCap · +2 outlets
Google blocks prediction market ads in five states
The advertising restrictions constrain customer acquisition for Kalshi, Polymarket and peers in states where the products face legal questions.
The Event Horizon · +14 outlets
Midterm election betting tops $220M on Kalshi and Polymarket
Prediction market volume on the 2026 midterms is climbing as bettors use the venues to track race odds.
Gambling.com · +3 outlets
Fanatics CEO warns of $7 billion betting ad war as Kalshi and Polymarket join the fight
Rising marketing spend across sportsbooks and prediction markets points to intensifying competition for US bettors.
Yahoo Finance · +2 outlets
Polymarket's paid promos reach esports, with instructions to 'look organic': report
Reports on paid quote-retweet and creator programs raise disclosure questions about how prediction markets market themselves.
Bitcoin News · +2 outlets
Prediction markets make a major U-turn on the Fed's October rate decision
Polymarket and CME FedWatch diverged on the odds of an October hike, with Polymarket pricing a double-digit chance as Bitcoin traded near $82K.
finance.yahoo · +14 outlets
Volume on 2026 US midterm markets approaches $1 billion in prediction market roundup
Aggregate midterm trading volume across prediction venues continues to grow into the election cycle.
iGaming Business · +14 outlets
Oklahoma tribe denies prediction markets deal with Kalshi
The denial complicates Kalshi's efforts to build tribal partnerships as it navigates state-level gaming compacts.
SBC Americas · +11 outlets
Louisiana delays DraftKings license renewal as Polymarket trading raises questions
State regulators are weighing prediction market activity in licensing decisions for established sportsbooks.
Gambling Insider · +1 outlets
Perpetuals volume on Polymarket surpasses $4.5 billion in under one month
The rapid growth of perpetuals trading shows Polymarket expanding beyond event contracts into derivatives.
Traders Union · +1 outlets
Polymarket trial bets draw US court integrity concerns
Court-adjacent betting markets are drawing scrutiny over whether wagering on legal proceedings could undermine judicial integrity.
GamingToday · +3 outlets
Prediction markets hit $25.7B in monthly volume in March
The figure underscores how quickly event contract trading has scaled across venues.
CoinMarketCap · +1 outlets
Prediction markets challenge traditional polls as election forecasts
Betting odds on races including Texas, Florida, Michigan and Iowa are being cited alongside polls as election indicators.
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