Politics

Prediction Markets Face Congress on Sports Event Contracts

Spain had barely finished celebrating its World Cup title at MetLife Stadium when a very different contest kicked off in a House hearing room in Washington D.C. No trophy, no…

July 22, 2026

Trump’s Teleprompter Operator Suspended For Trading on Presidential Speeches on Kalshi

In the world of prediction markets, traders are constantly hunting for an edge. But for one White House staffer, that edge came from sitting directly behind the screen. On July…

July 16, 2026

Senators Demand Probe Into Polymarket After Fake Ads Scandal

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is now pushing for a federal investigation into Polymarket, following new reporting that exposed misleading promotional tactics tied to the platform. U.S. Senators John…

June 29, 2026

Former New York Representative George Santos Reportedly Under Investigation for Insider Trading

Prediction markets can be a great equalizer: a place where collective wisdom beats the experts, and the best-informed trader wins. But some traders are more informed than others. Over the…

June 4, 2026

Trump Vows To Protect Prediction Markets

Prediction markets have found their most powerful ally inside the White House. President Trump has formally committed his administration to fully support the booming cryptocurrency and event-contract sectors, stating a…

May 29, 2026

Polymarket Insider Trading Generated $2.4 Million Profit on Military Contracts

Digital detectives from data analytics firm Bubblemaps have identified nine Polymarket accounts that have profited more than $2.4 million exclusively on trades related to U.S. military action. This is a…

May 19, 2026

Prediction Markets Under Fire: AGA, IGA Want Congress to Limit Prediction Markets

Prediction markets are online exchanges where people buy and sell contracts tied to future events. The American Gaming Association (AGA) and the Indian Gaming Association (IGA) are asking Congress to…

May 18, 2026

Minnesota Seeking to Ban Prediction Markets

Minnesota is seeking to ban prediction markets.  The bill, which was forwarded by the Minnesota legislature on May 12, sailed through both chambers with bipartisan support and now sits on…

May 15, 2026

What Will Be the 51st State in Trump’s Term?

The world map may need a reprint much sooner than expected. Like a real-life game of RISK, prediction markets are currently grappling with a specific question: which country could become…

May 15, 2026

Trump Media Recalibrates Strategy on Truth Predict

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) is significantly scaling back its ambitions to operate a proprietary prediction market. After months of anticipation surrounding the launch of Truth Predict, the parent…

May 15, 2026