When will the next nuclear strike occur? Polymarket removes a bet after a wave of outrage
Polymarket, a cryptocurrency platform, has withdrawn a controversial bet on the likelihood of a nuclear strike occurring by the end of the year, following significant public outcry amid heightened geopolitical tensions.
Polymarket users made high profits with unusual bets on US attack on Iran
Users on the Polymarket platform profited significantly from large bets made ahead of a US attack on Iran, amassing a total of $330,000 in profits.
The suspicious bets on Polymarket: Users coordinated their bets a few hours before the US attack on Iran
A pattern of suspicious betting was recorded on the Polymarket platform just hours before the US airstrikes on Iran, raising serious questions about the timing and nature of these bets.
Insider Trading, Bets on Death... Millions of Dollars Wagered on the War in Iran on Polymarket Cause Scandal
An analysis company highlighted six users of the Polymarket platform who made a profit of $1.2 million through bets placed just hours before Israeli-American raids targeting Tehran.
Suspicious Signs: Six Users Made a Fat Profit from Trump's Attack on Iran – "Disgusting"
Six users earned a fortune by correctly predicting the timing of the U.S. attack on Iran, raising suspicions of insider trading.
Suspicious Bets on U.S. and Israel Attacks on Iran. "It's Madness That This Is Legal"
Concerns arise over potential insider trading related to bets on the date of a U.S. attack on Iran.
Will the United States Attack Iran?: The Question Worth Millions and Fuels Suspicions of Fraud in Prediction Markets
The article discusses the significant public interest in whether the United States will attack Iran, leading to a surge in betting on prediction markets like Polymarket.
They won 6 million dollars by betting on when the United States would attack Iran: investigations into new accounts on Polymarket
Six new accounts profited nearly 6 million dollars by betting on the timing of a potential US attack on Iran, raising suspicions of insider trading.
Twenty-something Shayne became a billionaire with a service that is now exploding in growth – here's how it works
Shayne Coplan, founder of the popular Polymarket service, has become a billionaire by allowing people to earn through prediction markets tied to real-world events.
Free Goods: What It Is and How the 'Free Grocery Store' of Polymarket in New York Works and Until When It Is Open
Polymarket has opened a 'free grocery store' in New York, allowing individuals to obtain fresh food and essential items at no cost.
Israelis Suspected of Betting with Military Secrets: 'A Nightmare'
Several Israelis, including a senior officer, have been arrested on suspicion of using military secrets for betting on an American prediction market, potentially aiding Iran in interpreting Israel's intentions.
Free supermarket in NY, sponsored by betting app, creates long lines
A free supermarket in New York City, sponsored by a betting app, attracted countless people braving freezing temperatures to obtain essential products.
Zohran Mamdani suggests 'New York City's first free grocery store' is PR stunt
Zohran Mamdani criticized Polymarket's announcement of a free grocery store in NYC, suggesting it undermines his campaign promise to create city-operated grocery stores.
From Politics and War to Business: How Prediction Markets Are Changing Views of the Future
The rise of prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi allows users to wager on various future events, significantly shifting perspectives on political and economic outcomes.
Kalshi and Polymarket: When insider trading benefits not just the insiders
The article discusses the potential implications of insider trading within cryptocurrency platforms, particularly following a cryptic update from Coinbase's CEO after a quarterly report.
The 'whales' betting more than 30,000 euros on the arrest (or not) of Zapatero: this is how the multimillion-dollar Polymarket operates
In a unique betting market called Polymarket, users stake significant amounts on the prediction of José Luis RodrÃguez Zapatero's potential arrest before March 31, 2026, with odds currently suggesting an 11% chance of it happening.
The Polymarket scandal grows: a bettor won over $400,000 anticipating the U.S. attack on Venezuela and all signs point to insider trading
The Polymarket scandal intensifies as a bettor reportedly earned over $400,000 by predicting a U.S. attack on Venezuela, suggesting possible insider information.
Wager platform Polymarket not paying out on bets on US invasion of Venezuela
The wager platform Polymarket is refusing to pay out on bets regarding a US invasion of Venezuela, claiming that the capture of Nicolás Maduro does not meet the criteria for payout.
Polymarket: when traders become geopolitical analysts
The article discusses a significant rise in bets on Polymarket regarding the possibility that Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei will leave his position by June 30, coinciding with the involvement of former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro in a federal court hearing.
A $400,000 profit on Maduro's capture raises insider trading questions on Polymarket
A trader made a $400,000 profit betting on the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro just before the operation, raising concerns about potential insider trading on the Polymarket platform.