Archive snapshot · Polymarket
Sun, Oct 18, 4:46 AM ET
Nasdaq seeks SEC approval for prediction-style Nasdaq-100 contracts, per Bloomberg
A major exchange operator moving into event-style contracts would extend prediction market mechanics into mainstream index products, pending SEC review.
CoinMarketCap
Google security engineer charged with using inside information to make $1M on Polymarket
The case is one of the highest-profile insider trading charges tied to a prediction market platform and adds to scrutiny of how such venues police non-public in
CNBC · +13 outlets
Soldier accused of making $400K betting on Maduro's removal makes first court appearance
Federal prosecutors are pursuing the case as Trump said the world has become a 'casino,' intensifying political attention on prediction market betting by people
Reuters · +13 outlets
Kalshi says it is adding new security measures to combat insider trading
Kalshi's response comes as state and federal regulators press prediction market operators on surveillance and market integrity.
Bonus.com · +13 outlets
George Santos under investigation for alleged insider trading on Kalshi, sources say
The probe adds another named political figure to the growing list of insider trading inquiries involving prediction market platforms.
NPR · +12 outlets
SEC approves Cboe binary options on corporate KPIs; Kentucky moves to remand Kalshi and Polymarket suits
Approval of event-style listed products and continued state lawsuits against prediction markets illustrate the widening regulatory front for the sector.
SCCG Management · +1 outlets
Polymarket recorded about $600M in election trades after races had ended
Trading on already-decided markets, mostly on losing outcomes, raises questions about how prediction venues settle and monitor stale contracts.
Gadget Review · +5 outlets
Midterm election betting volume on Kalshi and Polymarket tops $750M, approaching $1B
Record midterm volumes show prediction markets becoming a significant venue for US political trading ahead of the 2026 elections.
RG.org · +1 outlets
Nevada senators urge crackdown on wildfire bets, citing public safety and insider trading fears
Wildfire-related contracts face political pushback on the grounds that people with emergency information could profit from disaster outcomes.
The Cool Down · +2 outlets
Prediction markets flip on Fed's October rate decision as hike odds fall to about 13%
Odds moved sharply after CME signaled no change, with Polymarket pricing a 14% chance of an October hike while Bitcoin traded near $81,524.
Finbold · +14 outlets
Fanatics CEO warns of $7B betting ad war as Kalshi and Polymarket join the fight
Comments from a major sports merchandise and betting executive point to escalating marketing spend as prediction markets compete for US sports customers.
Yahoo Finance · +2 outlets
Polymarket weighs issuing a token, fueling airdrop speculation without an official launch
Token talk around a platform valued at about $15B persists despite no confirmed launch, and the rumor mill is already driving related commentary.
Bonus.com · +7 outlets
SpaceX regains lead as favorite for biggest 2026 IPO on Polymarket
Traders shifted the 2026 IPO race back toward SpaceX as valuation chatter around Anthropic cooled.
Crypto Briefing · +2 outlets
Binance tests in-app prediction market feature through Predict.fun
The test would bring event contracts to a top global crypto exchange's user base, potentially expanding prediction market reach well beyond dedicated platforms.
CoinMarketCap · +11 outlets
Prediction markets hit $25.7B in monthly volume
The figure underscores how quickly event contracts have scaled into a substantial trading category.
CoinMarketCap · +5 outlets
Trump says the world has become a 'casino' after soldier accused of betting on Maduro raid
The remark reflects political discomfort with the spread of betting on geopolitical events.
CNN · +13 outlets
Oklahoma tribe denies report of a prediction markets deal with Kalshi
The denial highlights the contested terrain of tribal gaming compacts as prediction markets seek state-level access.
SBC Americas
Brazil's right embraces election betting odds amid growing skepticism of polls
Political actors in Brazil are citing market prices as an alternative signal to traditional polling, echoing a trend seen in other elections.
RTL Today · +1 outlets

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