CFTC Charges Polymarket Trader in First Event Contract Insider Trading Case

In recent developments, cFTC insider trading charges against a U.S. Army service member escalate scrutiny of prediction markets. The case raises new legal and national security concerns around event contracts…

Democrats question CFTC chair on insider trading in prediction markets

In recent developments, the seven House members may have affirmed the commission‘s authority over prediction markets, but asked questions about its inaction on insider trading. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Democrats press CFTC, ethics watchdog on prediction market insider trading

In recent developments, prediction markets are facing increasing scrutiny over allegations of insider trading, prompting Kalshi and Polymarket to plan guardrails to curb potential incidents. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Kalshi joins Polymarket in sweeping user bans to head off insider trading

In recent developments, kalshi and Polymarket have moved to restrict insider trading on the same day lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill to ban popular sports event contracts. Looking closer, market…

Only KYC can stop insider trading on prediction markets, Messari says

In recent developments, insider trading is hard to curb on non-KYC prediction markets, but even identity checks do not fully eliminate abuse, according to Messari’s Austin Weiler. Looking closer, market…

Polymarket Trader’s $400K Bet on Maduro’s Ousting Sparks Insider Trading Cont…

In recent developments, industry figures argue that insider trading on prediction markets is a “feature, not a bug,” as they face growing scrutiny from lawmakers. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Rep. Torres to target insider trading on prediction markets after bet on Maduro

In recent developments, a $400,000 Polymarket wager tied to Maduro’s capture has prompted Ritchie Torres to propose legislation restricting insider trading on political prediction markets. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

How prediction markets raise insider trading and credit risks

In recent developments, prediction markets may be providing a way of turning opinions into financial products, but they may also pose financial risks and opportunities for insider trading. Looking closer,…

APriori denies insider role as mysterious entity claims most of APR airdrop

In recent developments, while aPriori dismissed the claims related to insider activity, investors are still awaiting more details on the Sybil cluster that claimed 60% of the airdrop across 14,000…

APriori denies insider role as mysterious entity claims most of APR airdrop

In recent developments, while aPriori dismissed the claims related to insider activity, investors are still awaiting more details on the Sybil cluster that claimed 60% of the airdrop across 14,000…