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Polymarket.
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Insider trading allegations have surfaced regarding Google employees who reportedly used company confidential data for bets.Well supported26 reports1 development inside
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Polymarket gained federal license to reopen to U.S. investors and secured $300M in investment backing.Some support2 reports
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Polymarket and Kalshi began hosting prediction markets specifically designed for institutional trading.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Polymarket and Kalshi are engaged in market rivalry and seeking federal approval to offer margin trading options.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Visa pressured Checkout.com regarding suspicious activity related to Polymarket card payments.Some support1 report
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Police are investigating illegal gambling platform operations, while regulators launch a pilot for new market infrastructure.Some support1 report
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Traders are using prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket to bet on and track Bitcoin price outcomes.Some support2 reports
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ICE announced a strategic investment in Polymarket and will become a global distributor of its event-driven data.Well supported35 reports1 development inside
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Rob Eskridge, who has served in various capacities including government relations for Polymarket, has a background that connects the company to the regulatory landscape of Ohio and his former role as AG.Some support1 report
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ESMA issued a warning regarding insider trading activities within prediction markets.Some support1 report
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Prediction market Polymarket faces court action, inquiries into digital asset sales, and cease orders involving entities in Nevada, Florida, and Connecticut.Some support1 report
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U.S. traders were observed using the Polymarket platform despite its existing ban.Some support1 report1 development inside
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FCA enforces a ban on prediction markets in the U.K., specifically targeting Polymarket, a site used by UK consumers.Some support1 report
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Polymarket is offering contracts covering Bitcoin and Ethereum, with Reuters reporting on global trading volume.Some support1 report
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is investigating event contracts under swaps law.Some support1 report
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Iowa Electronic Markets gave rise to Polymarket.Some support1 report
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Regulators are struggling with fraud involving betting on the ousting of the president and trading stocks influenced by political power.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Senators are urging platforms to reevaluate influencer use due to concerns over wagers on government actions involving Polymarket and political outcomes.Some support1 report
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New York City opened a probe into leading venues, including Polymarket, on August 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Nevada and New Jersey face market regulation challenges, while Trump Jr. advises Polymarket, whose regulatory actions may reach the Supreme Court.Some support1 report
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Major prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi are under scrutiny as a Commission advises on election betting restrictions.Well supported6 reports2 developments inside
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Polymarket hosted a record World Cup wager, demonstrating its prediction market format using a Squirtle market.Some support1 report
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Bets focused on Iran-related contracts on Polymarket, leading to an investigation into potential insider trading regarding the market's statistical impossibility claims.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Shin Bet investigates misuse of classified information on Polymarket, which is betting on military operations in Yemen and Iran.Some support1 report
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Prediction market data, particularly from election forecasting, is gaining influence and being incorporated into financial media.Some support2 reports
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Citadel bought Aschenbrenner's soured stock portfolio, which used Nvidia stock as a proxy for an AI bubble contract, monitored by Polymarket.Some support2 reports
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Polymarket is under federal oversight and investigation regarding alleged misleading marketing practices, with monitors appointed.Some support1 report
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Allegations of unlicensed gambling operations linked to prediction market platforms involving Coinbase and political figures.Well supported3 reports4 developments inside
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Pew Research Center analyzed market popularity and scrutiny involving Polymarket.Some support2 reports
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Major prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi are under scrutiny as a Commission advises on election betting restrictions.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Polymarket founder Shayne Coplan confirms Polymarket's operational status and recent funding from Intercontinental Exchange (ICX).Some support1 report
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Polymarket launched a regulated U.S. exchange and secured investment from Intercontinental Exchange.Some support3 reports
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Goldman Sachs and Microsoft have updated their insider trading policies to cover prediction markets, filing the changes with the SEC, which may involve information related to OpenAI.Some support1 report
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Tom Lee highlights Ethereum as an AI downstream asset and ties its prospects to prediction market odds.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Under the shadow of the Clarity Act, insider trading concerns are causing market views to be affected, with analysts noting market odds are too low.Some support1 report
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Polymarket is tracking market risks, including Beyond Meat's earnings miss, survival odds for JetBlue, and bankruptcy risk for Xerox.Some support1 report
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Partnership pitches are underway for market presence involving Polymarket, CNBC, CNN, Coinbase, and Major League Baseball.Some support3 reports
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Dan Lee has been appointed to head U.S. operations at the prediction market platform Polymarket.Some support13 reports
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Chicago leaders propose an ordinance to regulate insider betting markets, targeting market use.Some support2 reports
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Polymarket hosted a market about Ukraine's president, while Strategy sold Bitcoin to fund dividends, and Shayne Coplan was named in a lawsuit.Some support1 report
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Corporate earnings reports and market sentiment tracking are influencing expectations regarding Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.Well supported3 reports
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With Ali Khamenei as Supreme Leader, traders wagered on Iran's political events on Polymarket, while George Santos used the market for insider trading related to Donald Trump's events.Some support6 reports
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Meta is developing a prediction markets app called Arena, following competitors like Snap.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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Updates detail the prediction market ecosystem, including Polymarket's leadership changes, Citadel Securities' market making role, and Coinbase's platform development.Some support1 report
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Markets are covering the Iran conflict and US elections/politics on Polymarket.Some support2 reports
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Polymarket data is now tracking and recording user losses incurred while betting on the platform.Some support1 report
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Polymarket leader William LeGate confirmed that victim funds were involved in a swap into Ethereum.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A large-scale phishing attempt was reported by TechCrunch, resulting in attackers siphoning funds to Ethereum.Some support1 report
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DeFi exploits are increasing systemic risk exposure across the sector, involving Polymarket and Aztec.Some support1 report
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Polymarket leapfrogged DraftKings, and the FTC could pursue fraud allegations regarding the betting platforms.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Polymarket, Kalshi, and DraftKings are now recognized as dominant players in the competitive prediction market sector.Some support1 report
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The FTC may investigate market fraud allegations involving prediction markets like Polymarket and DraftKings, where bets were placed on Donald Trump's statements.Some support2 reports
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Meta, led by Zuckerberg, is launching a new prediction market application.Well supported3 reports
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Polymarket offered contracts based on Donald Trump's public statements.Some support2 reports
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WSJ investigation reveals staged wins on Polymarket, a market that tracks Donald Trump's statements, with trades settling on Polygon blockchain.Some support1 report
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Polymarket, a prediction market platform founded by Shayne Coplan, tracked the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.Some support1 report
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Kalshi received CFTC approval for Bitcoin perpetual futures contracts, while Indonesia banned Polymarket after trading contracts, and Kraken launched futures through a CFTC-regulated exchange.Some support2 reports
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The Ontario Securities Commission is taking action against Polymarket for infractions, while major financial institutions like Interactive Brokers and Wealthsimple operate within the Canadian market.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Market doubts rapid recovery despite US-Iran dealSome support1 report1 development inside
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship event on the South Lawn will feature corporate branding and betting platforms.Some support1 report
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Around Polymarket this week
News at the entities that move Polymarket most-
Ontario Securities Commission StructuralThe Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has accused the company Purpose of misleading investors regarding its operations.Moves Polymarket
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Minnesota StructuralDocumented fraud schemes and welfare fraud were reported across Minnesota, Fort Worth, and El Paso.Moves Polymarket
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World Cup StructuralNarendra Modi led a yoga program in Kolkata as the city celebrated record turnout for yoga events and telecast World Cup matches.Moves Polymarket
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Google TransactionalGoogle referrals for publishers declined by 36%, according to Chartbeat data.Moves Polymarket
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Indonesia StructuralIndonesia is purchasing 48 Kaan fighter jets, discussing bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in trade and defense sectors.Moves Polymarket
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Nevada TransactionalWhile in office, Donald Trump granted a pardon, with the legal and political context tied to Nevada.Moves Polymarket
Connections
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Checkout.com Structural
Polymarket relies on Checkout.com to process card payments for its deposits and withdrawals.
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Donald Trump Jr. Structural
Donald Trump Jr.'s venture firm provides investment capital and serves as an adviser to Polymarket.
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Ontario Securities Commission Structural
The Ontario Securities Commission has formally regulated and banned Polymarket for infractions.
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CNBC Operational
CNBC and Polymarket maintain an active partnership where CNBC reports on Polymarket's milestones and market activities.
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Shayne Coplan Structural
Shayne Coplan founded and serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Polymarket.
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Intercontinental Exchange Structural
ICE holds a strategic partnership with Polymarket, acting as a major investor and global data distributor.
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Andrew Clifford Structural
Andrew Clifford held a critical role at Polymarket which ended when he resigned due to fraud problems.
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Donald Trump Structural
Polymarket's prediction markets are fundamentally tied to tracking and betting on Donald Trump's political statements and electoral outcomes.
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CNN Operational
Polymarket and CNN maintain an active partnership where Polymarket supplies market content and pitches its presence on the network.
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Brahma Transactional
Polymarket announced it was acquiring Brahma.
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Lee Structural
Lee holds a leadership role managing U.S. operations for Polymarket.
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New York Stock Exchange Structural
Polymarket's market offerings are functionally dependent on the outcomes generated by the New York Stock Exchange.
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New York Structural
Polymarket attempts to establish a business presence in New York, but its operations are actively challenged and regulated by the state.
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Rhode Island Transactional
Rhode Island initiated legal action against Polymarket regarding sports-betting law compliance.
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Minnesota Structural
Minnesota has enacted state laws banning or heavily regulating Polymarket's operations within the state.
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World Cup Structural
Polymarket's business model is structurally dependent on offering prediction markets based on World Cup outcomes.
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Ethereum Structural
Polymarket offers prediction market contracts whose odds and viability are directly tied to the prospects and activity within the Ethereum ecosystem.
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Congress Transactional
Congress initiated a formal probe into Polymarket regarding its market operations and activities.
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QCX Structural
Polymarket operates through QCX, which functions as a designated contract market essential for A's current operations.
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New York City Structural
Polymarket operates under the formal regulatory purview of New York City, which has initiated a probe into leading venues.
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New York City Council Structural
The New York City Council is investigating Polymarket's marketing practices, indicating regulatory oversight.
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Yemen Operational
Polymarket operates as a prediction market focused on the outcomes of military operations and political events in Yemen.
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Google Transactional
a deal or exchange
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Meta Operational
Meta is actively developing its competing 'Arena' platform, directly mirroring the successful business model of prediction markets like Polymarket.
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Los Angeles County Operational
Polymarket hosts markets based on real-world events and issues specific to Los Angeles County.
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Indonesia Structural
Indonesia has regulated and banned Polymarket due to online gambling laws and scrutiny.
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Major League Baseball Operational
Polymarket and Major League Baseball are engaged in a formal partnership to expand market presence and utilize market accuracy.
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George Santos Transactional
George Santos served as an influencer promoting the prediction market platform Polymarket and utilized it for insider trading.
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Iowa Structural
Polymarket was spawned from the Iowa Electronic Markets concept.
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Spain Structural
Spain is initiating proceedings against Polymarket due to unlicensed betting products.
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Federal Trade Commission Structural
The FTC possesses the authority to investigate Polymarket regarding potential market conduct, marketing, and fraud allegations.
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Coinbase Operational
Coinbase is actively competing with Polymarket by developing its own prediction markets platform and tracking its market surge.
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Yashar Operational
Polymarket operates as a prediction market platform whose subjects include Yashar's electoral chances.
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Dome Transactional
The relationship is defined by a completed acquisition of Dome by Polymarket.
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Katie Hobbs Structural
Katie Hobbs issued an order restricting Polymarket's use of nonpublic information.
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William LeGate Structural
William LeGate serves as the head of the company Polymarket.
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Reuters Operational
Polymarket utilizes Reuters' platform for the dissemination of its official company statements.
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Mark Warner Operational
The relationship is suspected to involve shared activity in paid influencer election disinformation campaigns.
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Nevada Transactional
Nevada initiated court action against the prediction market Polymarket.
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Bitcoin Operational
Polymarket operates as a prediction market platform offering contracts based on Bitcoin's price movements.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
8 events- Polymarket and Kalshi are engaged in market rivalry and seeking federal approval to offer margin trading options.
- Visa pressured Checkout.com regarding suspicious activity related to Polymarket card payments.
- Police are investigating illegal gambling platform operations, while regulators launch a pilot for new market infrastructure.
- Rob Eskridge, who has served in various capacities including government relations for Polymarket, has a background that connects the company to the regulatory landscape of Ohio and his former role as AG.
- ESMA issued a warning regarding insider trading activities within prediction markets.
- Prediction market Polymarket faces court action, inquiries into digital asset sales, and cease orders involving entities in Nevada, Florida, and Connecticut.
- FCA enforces a ban on prediction markets in the U.K., specifically targeting Polymarket, a site used by UK consumers.
- Polymarket is offering contracts covering Bitcoin and Ethereum, with Reuters reporting on global trading volume.
August 2026
15 events- Traders are using prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket to bet on and track Bitcoin price outcomes.
- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is investigating event contracts under swaps law.
- Iowa Electronic Markets gave rise to Polymarket.
- Senators are urging platforms to reevaluate influencer use due to concerns over wagers on government actions involving Polymarket and political outcomes.
- New York City opened a probe into leading venues, including Polymarket, on August 1, 2026.
- Nevada and New Jersey face market regulation challenges, while Trump Jr. advises Polymarket, whose regulatory actions may reach the Supreme Court.
- Polymarket hosted a record World Cup wager, demonstrating its prediction market format using a Squirtle market.
- Shin Bet investigates misuse of classified information on Polymarket, which is betting on military operations in Yemen and Iran.
- Prediction market data, particularly from election forecasting, is gaining influence and being incorporated into financial media.
- Citadel bought Aschenbrenner's soured stock portfolio, which used Nvidia stock as a proxy for an AI bubble contract, monitored by Polymarket.
- Polymarket is under federal oversight and investigation regarding alleged misleading marketing practices, with monitors appointed.
- Pew Research Center analyzed market popularity and scrutiny involving Polymarket.
- Major prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi are under scrutiny as a Commission advises on election betting restrictions.
- Polymarket founder Shayne Coplan confirms Polymarket's operational status and recent funding from Intercontinental Exchange (ICX).
- Polymarket launched a regulated U.S. exchange and secured investment from Intercontinental Exchange.
July 2026
14 events- Polymarket gained federal license to reopen to U.S. investors and secured $300M in investment backing.
- U.S. traders were observed using the Polymarket platform despite its existing ban.
- Major prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi are under scrutiny as a Commission advises on election betting restrictions.
- Goldman Sachs and Microsoft have updated their insider trading policies to cover prediction markets, filing the changes with the SEC, which may involve information related to OpenAI.
- Tom Lee highlights Ethereum as an AI downstream asset and ties its prospects to prediction market odds.
- Under the shadow of the Clarity Act, insider trading concerns are causing market views to be affected, with analysts noting market odds are too low.
- Polymarket is tracking market risks, including Beyond Meat's earnings miss, survival odds for JetBlue, and bankruptcy risk for Xerox.
- Partnership pitches are underway for market presence involving Polymarket, CNBC, CNN, Coinbase, and Major League Baseball.
- Dan Lee has been appointed to head U.S. operations at the prediction market platform Polymarket.
- Chicago leaders propose an ordinance to regulate insider betting markets, targeting market use.
- Polymarket hosted a market about Ukraine's president, while Strategy sold Bitcoin to fund dividends, and Shayne Coplan was named in a lawsuit.
- Corporate earnings reports and market sentiment tracking are influencing expectations regarding Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.
- With Ali Khamenei as Supreme Leader, traders wagered on Iran's political events on Polymarket, while George Santos used the market for insider trading related to Donald Trump's events.
- Updates detail the prediction market ecosystem, including Polymarket's leadership changes, Citadel Securities' market making role, and Coinbase's platform development.
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June 2026
23 events- Insider trading allegations have surfaced regarding Google employees who reportedly used company confidential data for bets.
- Polymarket and Kalshi began hosting prediction markets specifically designed for institutional trading.
- ICE announced a strategic investment in Polymarket and will become a global distributor of its event-driven data.
- Regulators are struggling with fraud involving betting on the ousting of the president and trading stocks influenced by political power.
- Bets focused on Iran-related contracts on Polymarket, leading to an investigation into potential insider trading regarding the market's statistical impossibility claims.
- Allegations of unlicensed gambling operations linked to prediction market platforms involving Coinbase and political figures.
- Meta is developing a prediction markets app called Arena, following competitors like Snap.
- Markets are covering the Iran conflict and US elections/politics on Polymarket.
- Polymarket data is now tracking and recording user losses incurred while betting on the platform.
- Polymarket leader William LeGate confirmed that victim funds were involved in a swap into Ethereum.
- A large-scale phishing attempt was reported by TechCrunch, resulting in attackers siphoning funds to Ethereum.
- DeFi exploits are increasing systemic risk exposure across the sector, involving Polymarket and Aztec.
- Polymarket leapfrogged DraftKings, and the FTC could pursue fraud allegations regarding the betting platforms.
- Polymarket, Kalshi, and DraftKings are now recognized as dominant players in the competitive prediction market sector.
- The FTC may investigate market fraud allegations involving prediction markets like Polymarket and DraftKings, where bets were placed on Donald Trump's statements.
- Meta, led by Zuckerberg, is launching a new prediction market application.
- Polymarket offered contracts based on Donald Trump's public statements.
- WSJ investigation reveals staged wins on Polymarket, a market that tracks Donald Trump's statements, with trades settling on Polygon blockchain.
- Polymarket, a prediction market platform founded by Shayne Coplan, tracked the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.
- Kalshi received CFTC approval for Bitcoin perpetual futures contracts, while Indonesia banned Polymarket after trading contracts, and Kraken launched futures through a CFTC-regulated exchange.
- The Ontario Securities Commission is taking action against Polymarket for infractions, while major financial institutions like Interactive Brokers and Wealthsimple operate within the Canadian market.
- Market doubts rapid recovery despite US-Iran deal
- The Ultimate Fighting Championship event on the South Lawn will feature corporate branding and betting platforms.