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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
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
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
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
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
Polymarket is preparing for a U.S. comeback while facing a ban in Romania due to operating without a license, highlighting regulatory challenges.
Polymarket Targets $15 Billion Valuation in New Fundraising Efforts
Polymarket is in early talks with investors to secure funding at a valuation between $12 billion and $15 billion, marking a significant increase since June.
Polymarket's Rise: Crypto Propels Prediction Markets to Mainstream
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan discusses the significant impact of cryptocurrency on the success of Polymarket, the world's largest prediction market.
dYdX Introduces Prediction Markets with Leverage on Its Chain
dYdX launches prediction markets with up to 20x leverage on its chain through integration with Polymarket, offering new speculative opportunities.
Vitalik Buterin Highlights Polymarket's Prediction on Ethereum's Gas Fee Reduction
Vitalik Buterin draws attention to predictions of lowered Ethereum gas fees post-EIP-4844, with market speculation suggesting major cost cuts.
Taiwanese Authorities Caution Against Crypto Betting for 2024 Presidential Election
Taiwanese authorities warn against using cryptocurrency betting platforms for the January 2024 presidential election, amid ongoing investigations and multiple arrests.
Decentralized Information Markets Platform Polymarket to Pay Civil Fine of $1.4M, Violating Unregistered Swaps
Decentralized information markets platform Polymarket was imposed a civil fine of $1.4 million by the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CTFC), failing to obtain a proper registration.
