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Polymarket Wallets Net $2.4M With 98% Accuracy, Bubblemaps Reports
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Polymarket Wallets Net $2.4M With 98% Accuracy, Bubblemaps Reports

A cluster of wallets on Polymarket reportedly earned $2.4M betting on military events with near-perfect timing, raising insider trading concerns.

CFTC Eases Reporting Rules for Prediction Markets Amid Jurisdiction Battle
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CFTC Eases Reporting Rules for Prediction Markets Amid Jurisdiction Battle

The CFTC grants regulatory relief to prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, offering clarity on event contract reporting amid federal-state disputes.

Polymarket (POLY) Volume Drops 8.9% Amid Rising Competition
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Polymarket (POLY) Volume Drops 8.9% Amid Rising Competition

Polymarket's April trading volume fell 8.9% to $10.2B as rivals like Kalshi gain ground, raising questions about the platform's U.S. expansion and regulatory hurdles.

MoonPay Buys Dawn Labs, Launches AI Tool for Prediction Markets
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MoonPay Buys Dawn Labs, Launches AI Tool for Prediction Markets

MoonPay acquires Dawn Labs and introduces Dawn CLI, an AI tool aimed at simplifying prediction market trading on platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi.

Kalshi, Hyperliquid Defy Dutch Ban as Polymarket Exit Raises Stakes
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Kalshi, Hyperliquid Defy Dutch Ban as Polymarket Exit Raises Stakes

Kalshi and Hyperliquid continue serving Dutch users despite Polymarket's February ban, highlighting regulatory gaps in Europe's crackdown on crypto prediction markets.

A16z Supports CFTC in Legal Clash Over Prediction Markets
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A16z Supports CFTC in Legal Clash Over Prediction Markets

A16z backs the CFTC, arguing federal law overrides state bans on prediction markets like Kalshi, citing liquidity and price discovery benefits.

Prediction Markets Driven by 3.5% of Users, Study Finds
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Prediction Markets Driven by 3.5% of Users, Study Finds

New research reveals that an 'informed minority' drives price accuracy in prediction markets, raising questions about fairness and insider trading risks.

US Soldier Charged Over $400K Polymarket Bet on Maduro Ouster
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US Soldier Charged Over $400K Polymarket Bet on Maduro Ouster

Master Sergeant Gannon Ken Van Dyke faces charges for using military intel to profit $400,000+ on Polymarket bets tied to Maduro's removal.

Polymarket Traders Score $37K in Paris Weather Data Glitch
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Polymarket Traders Score $37K in Paris Weather Data Glitch

Two Polymarket accounts profited $37K from a suspected weather station glitch in Paris, raising questions about prediction market integrity.

John Oliver Blasts Prediction Markets, Calls Out Coinbase CEO Armstrong
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John Oliver Blasts Prediction Markets, Calls Out Coinbase CEO Armstrong

HBO host John Oliver criticizes Kalshi and Polymarket on Last Week Tonight, highlighting market manipulation concerns and CFTC oversight failures.

Polymarket Bets 73% on Hormuz Strait Normalizing by May as BTC Hits $78K
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Polymarket Bets 73% on Hormuz Strait Normalizing by May as BTC Hits $78K

Prediction market odds spike after Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz during ceasefire. Bitcoin rallied to $78K but analysts warn truce remains fragile.

BNB Chain Prediction Markets Hit $30B as Category Grows 4x
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BNB Chain Prediction Markets Hit $30B as Category Grows 4x

BNB Chain prediction markets added $10B in two months, reaching $30B cumulative volume. Bernstein forecasts $1T annual volume by 2030.

Polymarket Fast Markets Hit $2.3B Volume as Bots Dominate 5-Minute Crypto Bets
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Polymarket Fast Markets Hit $2.3B Volume as Bots Dominate 5-Minute Crypto Bets

Dune data reveals Polymarket's 5-minute markets generated $2.3B in 7 weeks, with automated traders controlling 55-62% of volume. Platform earned $24M in fees.

Polymarket vs Ostium - How DeFi Handled the Iran Oil Shock
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Polymarket vs Ostium - How DeFi Handled the Iran Oil Shock

Dune data reveals how $1.5B flowed through prediction markets and perps during oil's $66-to-$115 spike. Which instrument worked better for traders?

Polymarket Faces Romanian Ban Amid U.S. Market Resurgence
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Polymarket Faces Romanian Ban Amid U.S. Market Resurgence

Polymarket is preparing for a U.S. comeback while facing a ban in Romania due to operating without a license, highlighting regulatory challenges.