Prediction Markets
April 21, 2026
Polymarket Seeks $400M in Funding, Eyes $15B Valuation Target
Polymarket, one of the largest prediction market platforms worldwide, and a recent returnee to the US market, is now reportedly looking to raise $400 million, allowing the company to pursue a $15 billion valuation. The new investment drive comes on the heels of similar news, after the Intercontinental Exchange, the owner of the New York […]
Prediction Markets
April 9, 2026
Ceasefire Predictions Spark Concerns About Polymarket Insider Trading
Prediction markets continue to be a divisive topic, with many criticizing the sector due to its similarities to gambling, lax regulatory oversight and potential opportunities for insider trading. New data sparked further concerns as analysts learned that dozens of new accounts bought “yes” shares in an Iran ceasefire ahead of its announcement by the American […]
Prediction Markets
April 9, 2026
Polymarket Expands Presence with LaLiga, Major Step Forward
LaLiga, one of the world’s largest soccer leagues and organizations, let alone its most accomplished, has signed a new partnership with Polymarket, a globe-trotting yes/no prediction market platform, which has stirred fan excitement as much as regulatory concerns. LaLiga Pioneers First European Sports League Partnership with Polymarket Polymarket arrives in one of the world’s premier […]
Prediction Markets
April 8, 2026
New Data Shows That Most Polymarket Users Lose Money
Prediction platform Polymarket claims that its products leverage the wisdom of the crowd to price the future. However, most users face an unfortunate reality. New research by analyst Andrey Sergeenkov reveals that most Polymarket traders lose money. Out of approximately 2.5 million participants, only 15.9% generated profits. The remaining 84.1% are in the red. The […]
Prediction Markets
March 25, 2026
Polymarket Introduces New Rules Against Insider Trading
Polymarket has introduced updated market integrity rules for both its DeFi platform and its CFTC-regulated US exchange, aiming to curb insider trading amid growing scrutiny over whether some participants use privileged information to gain an advantage when betting on events. Polymarket Hopes to Curb Insider Trading The updated guidelines impose tighter restrictions on insider trading […]
Prediction Markets
March 20, 2026
Polymarket Opens News Bar in DC With Live Betting Buzz
Polymarket is once again making headlines, this time with a new idea in Washington, DC. The company’s latest social media announcement says it will open a place called “The Situation Room,” a bar where people can grab a drink, follow the news, and place trades on current events. “Grand Opening This Friday” “We’re excited to […]
Prediction Markets
March 18, 2026
Analyst: Polymarket’s Short-Term BTC Contracts Disadvantage Retail Traders
Prediction markets continue to be one of the hot topics of the gaming and trading sectors, with many accusing them of offering unregulated gaming. The latest to do so is Nigel Green, CEO of deVete Group, who targeted the five-minute Bitcoin markets in particular. In a recent note, Green insisted that these products turn serious […]
Prediction Markets
March 11, 2026
Polymarket Teams Up With Palantir to Strengthen Sports Market Oversight
Polymarket has unveiled a partnership with technology firm Palantir Technologies and artificial intelligence specialist TWG AI to develop a sophisticated monitoring system designed to safeguard sports-related prediction markets. The initiative aims to boost transparency and detect irregular trading behavior as the sector faces growing scrutiny from regulators and sports organizations. Polymarket Deploys AI Surveillance to […]
Prediction Markets
March 9, 2026
Kalshi and Polymarket Eye $20B Valuations Amid Scrutiny
Prediction market giants Kalshi and Polymarket are reportedly aiming for valuations of around $20 billion each, according to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal. Early Talks Both companies have been involved in talks with potential investors regarding possible capital raises that would push their market value to that level. These discussions are still early, […]
Prediction Markets
February 23, 2026
Obama Says Aliens Are Real, But Prediction Market Users Remain Skeptical
Obama recently said that he believes aliens are real, sparking a new wave of interest in extraterrestrial life. The statement was only reinforced by Trump’s vow to release alien-related files. This, of course, led to a surge in prediction market activity, revealing that traders are not fully convinced. Obama and Trump Suggest Aliens Might Be […]
