The suspicious betting activity on the prediction market Polymarket involved a user who made over $400,000 in less than a day due to strategically timed bets. The bets focused on the potential for airstrikes, specifically against Venezuela, a possibility initially discussed by U.S. military officials. The timing of the bets, which aligned with the eventual shift in targets and the subsequent announcement of an attack, strongly suggests an insider leak regarding confidential military plans.
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Pete Hegseth’s predicted confirmation as Secretary of Defense has plummeted on Polymarket, from 89% to as low as 47%, following the withdrawal of another controversial Trump appointee and the emergence of a 2017 sexual assault allegation against Hegseth. Although Hegseth wasn’t criminally charged and reached a settlement, concerns remain, mirroring the fate of Matt Gaetz whose confirmation was blocked despite a lack of charges. While resistance to Hegseth’s appointment is less intense, Polymarket investors reflect growing doubt, fueled by reports of insufficient vetting and Trump exploring alternative candidates. This uncertainty persists despite Republicans holding a Senate majority.
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The FBI recently raided the home of Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan, sparking a flurry of speculation and debate. The raid, which took place at around 6 am, saw numerous agents entering Coplan’s apartment, but the purpose of the search and whether Coplan or Polymarket are the targets of an investigation remain unclear.
Polymarket, a prediction market platform that allows users to bet on real-world events, has been a subject of controversy due to its potential for manipulation and its role in amplifying political polarization. Some believe that the FBI raid is a politically motivated move by the outgoing administration, targeting Polymarket for correctly predicting the 2024 presidential election results.… Continue reading
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