A Google engineer is under investigation by the FBI for allegedly using internal search data to secure $1.2 million in profits from bets on the prediction market Polymarket.
Leo··2 min read
A Google engineer faces charges for allegedly using internal data to profit over $1 million on Polymarket, sparking a debate on corporate internal controls and prediction market regulation.
Jason··2 min read
The CFTC is deploying AI-driven tools to detect insider trading in prediction markets like Polymarket, marking a significant step toward modernizing regulatory oversight in the digital era.
Jessy··2 min read
The CFTC is using AI tools to monitor prediction markets like Polymarket for illegal insider trading. Chairman Michael Selig stated that traditional anti-manipulation laws apply fully to these digital platforms.
Jessy··2 min read
A U.S. Special Forces soldier was arrested for allegedly using classified intelligence to profit on Polymarket, the first such insider trading case on the platform, triggering regulatory scrutiny.
Leo··2 min read
A US Special Forces soldier has been arrested for allegedly using classified information to profit $400,000 on a Polymarket prediction regarding the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro.
Jessy··2 min read
A US special forces soldier has been arrested for allegedly using classified government information to profit $400,000 from Polymarket bets regarding a military operation against Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro.
Leo··2 min read
Google has confirmed that the inclusion of Polymarket prediction data in Google News was a technical error. The company clarified that this content does not align with its news quality policies and has since corrected the results.
Jessy··2 min read
Geopolitical tensions are reshaping global tech regulation, as evidenced by regulatory pressures on prediction markets like Polymarket, while digital wallets have become vital for humanitarian aid in conflict regions like Lebanon. These developments highlight technology's dual role in both conflict dynamics and humanitarian relief.
Kenji··2 min read
Prediction markets like Kalshi face mounting regulatory pressure, including a temporary ban in Nevada and criminal charges in Arizona. The controversy centers on ethical concerns that these platforms could be used to manipulate democratic processes rather than simply predicting outcomes.
Jessy··3 min read
Polymarket has entered into a major partnership with Major League Baseball in March 2026, marking a significant step for prediction markets into the mainstream. However, this expansion is met with growing political opposition and regulatory scrutiny from the CFTC and former government officials concerned about market manipulation. As news organizations begin to integrate these markets as data sources, the industry faces critical questions regarding its legal status and ethical impact.
Jessy··3 min read
The military conflict in Iran has caused major tech disruptions: massive internet outages in Iran, GPS spoofing affecting 1,100 ships, and a $529 million speculative surge on prediction market Polymarket.
Kenji··5 min read
The Iran-US crisis has triggered a massive tech-driven fallout, with Polymarket seeing $529M in conflict bets and Iranian prayer apps being hacked to send 'surrender' messages. Social media platforms like X struggle with a surge of disinformation as technology becomes a central pillar of modern PSYOPS.
Kenji··5 min read
During the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, digital platforms became a key battlefield. X was flooded with disinformation, while a hacked Iranian prayer app sent psychological warfare messages to users. Meanwhile, Polymarket faced backlash for allowing users to bet on the conflict's outcome.
Kenji··5 min read