Latest News and Articles about Polymarket
U.S. Soldier Faces Dec. 7 Trial for Alleged Polymarket Insider Trading on Venezuela Bets
A Manhattan federal court has set a Dec. 7 trial for Gannon Van Dyke, the active-duty U.S. Army soldier accused of using classified intelligence to profit from Polymarket bets tied to Venezuela and Nicolás Maduro. Trial date: Dec. 7 in Manhattan federal court Defendant: Gannon Van Dyke, 38, active-duty U.S. Army soldier Allegation: Used classified […]
Read MoreCongress Moves to Ban Lawmakers From Trading on Polymarket and Kalshi
Congress is moving to ban lawmakers from trading on crypto prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi — and yeah, that should have happened a long time ago. Senate already approved a ban for senators and staff House may attach similar language to H.R. 7008 Polymarket and Kalshi support the move to boost legitimacy Enforcement is […]
Read MorePolymarket Faces Backlash Over $350K Influencer Campaign Without Clear Disclosure
Polymarket is facing backlash after reports it spent more than $350,000 paying influencers to promote its betting odds on X without clearly disclosing the sponsorship. In a sector that already has a trust problem the size of a whale wallet, that kind of sleight of hand is exactly the sort of nonsense that keeps crypto […]
Read MoreUS Crypto Policy Advances as Bitcoin Reserve and Clarity Act Gain Momentum
The U.S. is starting to treat Bitcoin and crypto policy like something that might actually matter for the long haul. Treasury officials are signaling faster progress on a strategic Bitcoin reserve, Congress may finally get a real market structure bill this summer, and yet the market is still getting chewed up by leverage, whale flows, […]
Read MoreTrump Backs Prediction Markets as CFTC, States Clash Over Kalshi and Polymarket
Donald Trump has jumped into the prediction markets fight, backing platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket while Washington and the states claw over who gets to regulate them. Trump backs prediction markets as part of America’s crypto push CFTC vs. state regulators is the core legal battle Kalshi and Polymarket are at the center of the […]
Read MoreKalshi Backs Lobbying Push as Prediction Markets Face Legal Crackdown
Kalshi is turning up the pressure in Washington, backing a new lobbying group as prediction markets face a growing pile-up of legal, political, and regulatory threats. Kalshi backs Americans for Fair Markets Taylor Budowich joins as strategic advisor CFTC oversight is the main goal Congress is probing Kalshi and Polymarket State gambling fights are heating […]
Read MoreCFTC Crypto Oversight Faces Heat Over Polymarket, Prediction Markets and Enforcement Pullback
CFTC crypto oversight is under fresh scrutiny after a New York Times report said senior officials who raised concerns about prediction market firms were sidelined, investigated, and pushed out. The dispute reaches Polymarket, Crypto.com, and a Gemini affiliate, while a broader fight over prediction markets, crypto regulation, and federal versus state authority keeps getting messier. […]
Read MoreBlockchain.com Files for U.S. IPO as Ripple Stays Private Amid Crypto Listing Comeback
Blockchain.com has quietly taken the first formal step toward a U.S. public listing, while Ripple is still sitting on the sidelines. The latest crypto IPO filing shows that some firms are warming back up to Wall Street, but not everyone is rushing in just because the mood has improved a little. Blockchain.com has confidentially filed […]
Read MorePolymarket Exploit Drains $700K, Raising Fears of Market Manipulation
Polymarket got hit by a contract exploit that drained more than $600,000 in crypto, with losses climbing close to $700,000, but the real scare was what could have happened if the attacker had twisted market resolution permissions. Losses: more than $600K drained, nearly $700K total Target: Polymarket’s UMA CTF Adapter on Polygon Main risk: compromised […]
Read MorePolymarket and Nasdaq Private Market Launch Prediction Markets for Private Company Valuations
Polymarket is pushing prediction markets into one of finance’s murkiest corners: private-company valuations, IPO timing, and secondary trading activity. A new exclusive deal with Nasdaq Private Market gives traders a way to bet on unicorn outcomes before those companies ever hit public markets. Exclusive partnership: Polymarket teams up with Nasdaq Private Market New markets: private-company […]
Read MoreCFTC Prediction Market Clash Pits Kalshi, Polymarket Against State Regulators
The CFTC’s push to formalize prediction market event contracts has triggered a messy but important showdown over who gets to control one of crypto’s most interesting—and most controversial—market ideas. More than 1,500 public comments were filed on the CFTC prediction market rules proposal. Kalshi, Polymarket, and a16z want the CFTC to keep sole federal control. […]
Read MoreGeopolitics, Stablecoins, and Ethereum Scaling Drive Crypto’s Next Phase
Crypto is being steered less by price hype and more by geopolitics, stablecoin regulation, and the hard reality of infrastructure risk. Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, Brazil’s payment rules, Washington’s stablecoin fight, and Ethereum’s scaling grind are all pulling on the same rope. Geopolitical risk: Iran tensions could hit oil, inflation, and liquidity. Stablecoin pressure: […]
Read MoreCLARITY Act Odds Jump Above 60% as U.S. Crypto Rulemaking Gains Steam
The CLARITY Act is no longer being treated like dead political paperwork, and that matters for Bitcoin, crypto markets, and the entire U.S. digital asset industry. With Polymarket odds of passage in 2026 rising above 60%, the market is starting to price in something the U.S. has badly lacked for years: a real framework for […]
Read MorePolymarket’s Seoul Mayor Market Tops $33.67M as Crypto Bets on Politics Grow
Polymarket’s Seoul mayoral market has surged past $33.67 million in volume, turning South Korean politics into a live crypto price feed and, depending on your politics, either a brutally honest signal or a very expensive mess. Seoul race volume: about $33.67 million, or roughly 46 billion won Market leader: Jung Won-oh near 87% implied odds […]
Read MorePolymarket Seeks U.S. Access to Main Exchange Amid Regulatory Heat
Polymarket is trying to bring its main exchange back into the U.S. market, and this time it wants the real door opened, not the side entrance. Main U.S. access: Polymarket wants direct approval for its core global exchange. Big money, big legitimacy: ICE invested heavily after Polymarket bought a CFTC-licensed exchange and clearinghouse. Regulatory heat: […]
Read MoreCFTC Staff Cuts Raise Alarm as Prediction Markets and Crypto Oversight Weaken
The CFTC is shrinking fast just as prediction markets, crypto-linked trading, and politically loaded wagers are getting harder to police. That is not exactly the kind of timing that inspires confidence. CFTC staffing down 24% since Trump returned to office Experienced enforcement lawyers were hit hardest Prediction markets are expanding as insider-trading concerns rise Lawmakers […]
Read MoreCFTC Investigates $950M Oil Trade: Insider Scandal or Market Genius? Crypto Ties Explored
CFTC Probes $950 Million Oil Bet: Insider Trading or Market Savvy? A Crypto Perspective The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is diving headfirst into a murky $950 million oil futures trade placed on the CME and ICE markets just before President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran. With suspicions of insider trading swirling […]
Read MorePrediction Markets Surge to $24B: Financial Revolution or Speculative Bubble?
Prediction Markets: From Crypto Curiosity to Financial Titan Prediction markets, once a quirky experiment in the crypto realm, have surged into a financial powerhouse, clocking nearly $24 billion in monthly trading volume on platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi. This blockchain-based betting phenomenon is reshaping finance, drawing Wall Street giants, media attention, and regulatory heat in […]
Read MorePolymarket’s Massive Upgrade: New Engine, Stablecoin, and $600M ICE Backing Unveiled
Polymarket’s Bold Overhaul: New Engine, Native Stablecoin, and a High-Stakes Bet on the Future Polymarket, a titan in the on-chain prediction market space, is charging headfirst into a transformative upgrade that could reshape the landscape of decentralized betting. With a massive infrastructure rebuild, a shiny new native stablecoin, and features aimed at institutional players, the […]
Read MoreU.S. Regulatory Push Sparks Institutional Bitcoin Hopes Amid Crypto Challenges
Regulatory Clarity Ignites Institutional Bitcoin Hopes in a Turbulent Crypto Landscape Bitcoin is back in the hot seat as whispers of regulatory breakthroughs in the U.S. hint at a potential wave of institutional investment. With mainstream media amplifying the narrative and industry leaders pushing bold ideas, the crypto ecosystem is buzzing—yet it’s not all rosy, […]
Read MoreCFTC Sues States Over Prediction Markets: Kalshi, Polymarket in Regulatory Crossfire
CFTC Lawsuit vs. States: Prediction Markets Regulation Battle with Kalshi and Polymarket The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has fired a legal salvo against Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois, even naming Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker in the fray, to assert federal dominance over prediction markets. This clash over platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket isn’t just […]
Read MorePolymarket and Pyth Network Partner to Revolutionize Decentralized Stock and Commodity Betting
Polymarket and Pyth Network Join Forces to Redefine Decentralized Prediction Markets for Stocks and Commodities What if you could place a wager on Amazon’s next stock rally or the future price of wheat, all backed by the unyielding transparency of blockchain technology? That’s the bold future Polymarket is crafting through a strategic partnership with Pyth […]
Read MoreCrypto Prediction Markets Hit $20B Monthly as Geopolitical Bets Take Over
Crypto Prediction Markets Surge Beyond $20 Billion Monthly as Geopolitical Betting Dominates Onchain prediction markets have blasted through a monumental milestone, clocking over $20 billion in monthly trading volume by January 2026, a staggering leap from just $1.2 billion at the dawn of 2025. Far from a passing crypto trend, this boom signals a seismic […]
Read MoreICE Invests $600M in Polymarket: Blockchain Bet or Regulatory Risk for Crypto?
NYSE Parent ICE Drops $600M on Polymarket: Future of Finance or Regulatory Trainwreck? Wall Street heavyweight Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company behind the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), has just pumped $600 million in cash into Polymarket, a crypto-powered prediction market platform that lets users bet on real-world events. Announced on March 27, 2026, […]
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