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2026-04-09 22:00:09

Prediction Markets Face Scrutiny Over Iran Conflict Bets

Prediction markets allow wagering on events from sports to politics. Recent bets on the Iran war ceasefire raised insider trading concerns. Platforms face regulatory scrutiny as they expand, with debates over oversight and gambling risks. read more

2026-04-09 09:10:10

Suspicious Bets on Iran Ceasefire Spark Insider Trading Fears

New Polymarket accounts made huge profits from well-timed bets on a US-Iran ceasefire, despite no public signs of a deal. The trades, placed just before Trump's announcement, have raised insider trading concerns and calls for market regulation. read more

2026-04-08 23:50:04

Suspicious Bets Preceded US-Iran Ceasefire

New Polymarket accounts placed large, well-timed bets on a US-Iran ceasefire just before Trump's announcement, yielding hundreds of thousands in profits. This mirrors past incidents, raising insider trading concerns in prediction markets. read more

2026-03-31 10:10:11

Hegseth Broker Sought Pre-Strike Defense Stock

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's broker allegedly sought a multimillion-dollar investment in a defense fund before U.S. strikes on Iran. The Pentagon calls the report "false and fabricated," demanding a retraction amid broader insider trading concerns. read more

2026-03-29 11:10:06

Suspicious Trades Preceded Trump Policy Moves

Well-timed trades before Trump policy announcements generated millions, prompting insider trading investigation calls. Experts cite suspicious patterns suggesting leaks. White House denies wrongdoing, while regulators' enforcement stance remains unclear. read more

2026-03-26 00:00:37

Prediction Market Bar Fumbles Debut Amid Insider Trading Scrutiny

Polymarket's Washington D.C. pop-up bar for in-person event betting suffered a busted opening night. Electrical issues disrupted Wi-Fi and promised news feeds. The event highlighted broader controversies around prediction markets, including recent insider trading allegations. read more

2026-03-25 11:20:06

Suspicious Oil Trades Precede Trump Iran Post

A suspicious surge in oil market bets occurred 15 minutes before Trump announced productive Iran talks, sparking insider trading concerns. Iran denied the talks, calling them fake news meant to manipulate markets. read more

2026-03-23 22:40:09

Prediction Markets Ban Insiders as Senators Target Industry

Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket are implementing new insider trading bans as Senators Schiff and Curtis propose legislation to restrict sports-related contracts, threatening the industry's core business. read more

2026-02-12 19:20:08

Soldiers Bet on War Using Secret Intel

An Israeli reservist and civilian were indicted for using classified military information to place bets on Polymarket. Authorities stated this gambling poses a serious security risk to state and military operations, following a joint investigation. read more

2026-01-29 01:10:05

Political Betting Boom Sparks Insider Trading Fears

Political betting markets now handle over $200 million in wagers, focusing on U.S. actions and Trump. Critics fear insider trading and ethical breaches, prompting legislative proposals to ban officials from such speculative gambling. read more

2024-05-20 20:20:10

Infamous investor Ivan F. Boesky, who inspired the Gordon Gecko character in "Wall Street," has passed away at 87. Boesky was involved in a large insider trading scandal and cooperated with authorities, leading to significant convictions. read more

2024-05-20 18:20:08

Ivan Boesky, a prominent stock trader convicted in an insider trading scandal, has passed away at 87. Boesky, once considered one of Wall Street's richest risk-takers, cooperated with authorities, revealing a scandal that implicated several key figures in the industry. read more

2024-04-04 00:00:00

Two investors, Michael and Gerald Shvartsman, plead guilty in an insider trading scheme connected to the merger of DWAC with Trump Media. They made over $22m by trading securities with non-public info. The guilty pleas come after initially pleading not guilty. read more

2024-04-04 00:00:00

Billionaire Joe Lewis, former Tottenham Hotspur owner, may avoid jail time for insider trading in New York due to his age and health, facing a plea deal involving significant financial penalties. Prosecutors agree on leniency for Lewis, highlighting his high net worth and global assets. read more

2024-04-03 00:00:00

Two Florida brothers pleaded guilty to insider trading charges related to trading shares of Digital World Acquisition Corp. before its merger with Trump Media & Technology, making over $22 million. read more