House Republican Introduces Insider Trading Bill to Ban Lawmaker Prediction M…

In recent developments, the bill is meant to curb potential insider trading, blocking lawmakers and family members from policy-related prediction market bets. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…

‘Maximal’ ban on insider trading would hurt prediction markets, says researcher

In recent developments, “The same insider trade that improves the accuracy of the price today can reduce the participation that makes the price informative tomorrow,” said Balbinder Singh Gill. Looking…

December Trial Date Set for US Soldier Accused of Insider Trading on Polymarket

In recent developments, the insider trading case is the government’s first to center on prediction markets. The development has drawn attention from traders and analysts who are evaluating potential implications…

US House lawmakers launch probe into Kalshi, Polymarket insider trading

In recent developments, representative James Comer asked CEOs of two major prediction market companies for information on their responses to insider trading after “suspiciously timed trades” related to US military…

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…