Polymarket
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The Institutionalization of Prediction Markets: Polymarket’s 2026 Expansion and the New Economics of Information
As Polymarket achieves full US compliance and 50-state availability in May 2026, the platform’s surge in liquidity—driven by the NBA Finals and political volatility—signals a shift from traditional betting to high-fidelity economic forecasting.
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The High Stakes of Digital Betting on Global Geopolitics
As Polymarket faces scrutiny over insider trading and physical tampering, the rise of prediction markets challenges the integrity of global information.
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Soldier Arrested for Betting on Maduro Capture Raid
A U.S. special forces soldier faces federal charges after allegedly using classified intelligence to profit from the covert operation to capture Nicolás Maduro.
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Polymarket Shifts to Fee-Based Model, Projects $400M Annual Revenue
Prediction market Polymarket has transitioned to a fully fee-based system, with daily fees potentially reaching $927,000 and projecting over $400 million in annual revenue.
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Ethereum Trading Activity Spikes Ahead of 12PM ET Market Window
Prediction markets signal high confidence in Ethereum price thresholds as traders react to hourly volatility on Binance.
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ICE Invests Additional $600M in Polymarket Expansion
With a new $600 million investment, ICE’s total commitment to Polymarket now exceeds $1.6 billion, highlighting its focus on prediction markets.
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Kalshi Bans Insiders Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Kalshi is implementing new rules to ban athletes, coaches, and political candidates from trading on markets related to their own events, following regulatory pressure and criminal charges.
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MLB Partners with Polymarket, Signs MOU with CFTC
Major League Baseball has named Polymarket its official prediction market exchange and established an information-sharing framework with the CFTC, navigating regulatory complexities.
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Polymarket Acquires DeFi Infrastructure Startup Brahma
Prediction market platform Polymarket has acquired Brahma, a startup specializing in cryptocurrency and decentralized finance infrastructure, bolstering its capabilities in the rapidly evolving digital finance landscape.
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Argentina Blocks Crypto Prediction Platform Polymarket
Argentina has ordered a nationwide block of the crypto prediction market platform Polymarket, citing unlicensed online gambling operations. The move follows a court order to restrict access and remove the app from stores.
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Polymarket to Launch S&P 500 Binary Options
Decentralized prediction market platform Polymarket is set to introduce binary options for the S&P 500, enabling users to speculate on price movements.
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Polymarket Under Scrutiny: Insider Trading Allegations Emerge in High-Stakes Political Prediction Markets
Polymarket, a prominent prediction market platform, faces serious insider trading allegations following a user’s suspicious, perfectly timed bets on a potential U.S. military intervention in Venezuela and the ousting of Nicolás Maduro, yielding over $400,000. This incident, contrasted with its…
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Polymarket’s Rise in 2025: Mainstream Momentum, Political Bets, and the POLY Token Buzz
Polymarket surged into mainstream attention in 2025, riding a wave of regulatory shifts, booming political and sports betting volumes, and mounting speculation about its upcoming POLY token. As giants like DraftKings and Coinbase enter the prediction market space, Polymarket’s growth…
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Crypto VC Funding Surges to $25 Billion in 2025 as Binance, Polymarket Lead the Way
Venture capital investment in crypto has skyrocketed to $25 billion in 2025, with Binance and Polymarket leading major funding rounds. The shift toward regulatory compliance and integration with traditional finance marks a new era for the sector.
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Shayne Coplan’s Polymarket Revolutionizes Sports Engagement with UFC Partnership
Shayne Coplan, founder of Polymarket, is reshaping how fans interact with live combat sports through a pioneering partnership with UFC and Zuffa Boxing. The integration of prediction markets into broadcasts and arenas promises a new era of real-time engagement, transforming…