The post GOP plans $8M ad blitz as Polymarket keeps Newsom at 18.2% for 2028 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Jessie A Ellis
Jul 08, 2026 02:52
Republican strategists are lining up an $8 million advertising push aimed at a Platner replacement, signaling an early bid to shape the next cycle’s narrative.
GOP plans $8M ad blitz as Polymarket keeps Newsom at 18.2% for 2028 Republicans’ $8M Ad Blitz Fuels 2028 Nominee Speculation as Gavin Newsom Holds a Slim Polymarket Lead at 18.2% Republicans are preparing an $8 million advertising blitz targeting a Platner replacement, a move that underscores how aggressively the party is gearing up for the next cycle. On Polymarket, traders in the “Democratic Presidential Nominee 2028” market kept Gavin Newsom narrowly on top at 18.2% implied odds. Key Takeaways Gavin Newsom leads the Polymarket “Democratic Presidential Nominee 2028” market at 18.2% implied odds. The odds have been repriced as attention shifts to early-cycle politi
The post Polymarket enables Bitcoin Lightning deposits powered by Spark appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Polymarket has enabled instant self-custodial Bitcoin deposits through the Lightning Network, using payment infrastructure from Spark. Summary Spark gives Polymarket faster Bitcoin funding while keeping deposits tied to users’ own wallet keys. Lightning deposits reduce confirmation delays that can matter when traders enter fast-moving live prediction markets. The upgrade arrives as Polymarket handles larger volumes while facing closer checks from global regulators. The update gives users a faster way to move BTC into the prediction market platform. Spark said users can now deposit Bitcoin into Polymarket with more speed and more privacy than the older on-chain method. The company said deposits that once required on-chain confirmation wait times can now settle in seconds. The feature follows Polymarket’s earlier move to support standard on-chain Bitcoin deposits in October 2025.
The post RBNZ hikes to 2.50% as Polymarket puts 2026 Fed hike at 49.5% appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Ted Hisokawa
Jul 08, 2026 02:45
On July 8, 2026, New Zealand’s central bank lifted its policy rate 25 basis points to 2.50%, reinforcing that tightening cycles aren’t universally over.
RBNZ hikes to 2.50% as Polymarket puts 2026 Fed hike at 49.5% RBNZ Raises Rates to 2.50%: Polymarket Keeps “Fed Rate Hike in 2026” Near a Coin Flip at 49.5% Yes New Zealand’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.50%, a move that kept global rate-setter watchers focused on the persistence of tightening cycles. On Polymarket, odds on the Federal Reserve delivering a rate hike at some point in 2026 were priced at 49.5% at the latest update, with the market marginally favoring “No” at 50.5%. Key Takeaways Polymarket prices a 49.5% chance of a Fed rate hike in 2026, with “No” leading at 50.5%. Traders kept the contract near a coin flip as attention st
The post US strikes on Iran lift Polymarket invasion odds to 14.5% appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Ted Hisokawa
Jul 08, 2026 02:38
CENTCOM said the U.S. military launched “powerful strikes” against Iran to impose “heavy costs,” escalating pressure on Tehran.
US strikes on Iran lift Polymarket invasion odds to 14.5% U.S. Launches “Powerful Strikes” Against Iran, Pushing Polymarket “Invade Iran Before 2027?” Odds to 14.5% The U.S. military said it launched “powerful strikes” against Iran, a development that pushed traders to reprice Polymarket’s “Will the U.S. invade Iran before 2027?” contract higher. The market’s implied probability for “Yes” rose to 14.5% from 11.5%. Key Takeaways Polymarket prices a 14.5% chance the U.S. invades Iran before 2027, with “No” leading at 85.5%. Odds moved up 3.0 percentage points after the U.S. military said it launched “powerful strikes” against Iran. The contract resolves on 2026-12-31, and the “Yes” price is down 2.0 points over
The post Iran waiver revoked lifts oil, Polymarket keeps Starmer exit odds at 97.2% appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Jessie A Ellis
Jul 08, 2026 02:31
Oil climbed about 5% after the United States revoked an Iran oil sanctions waiver, tightening expectations for Iranian crude flows and adding supply uncertainty.
Iran waiver revoked lifts oil, Polymarket keeps Starmer exit odds at 97.2% Oil Surges 5% After U.S. Revokes Iran Sanctions Waiver as Polymarket Nudges Starmer Exit Odds Higher Oil prices jumped about 5% after the United States revoked an Iran oil sanctions waiver, a headline that rippled across global markets. On Polymarket, traders nudged up the leading pick in the “Next leader out of power before 2027? (No Orban)” contract, with Keir Starmer priced as the most likely next leader to exit before 2027. Key Takeaways Polymarket prices “Starmer – UK PM” as the leading outcome at 97.2% (No 2.8%) in “Next leader out of power before 2027? (No Orban)”. The market’
The post U.S. charges in Nijjar killing case lift Polymarket to 72.5% on Hormuz fees appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Jessie A Ellis
Jul 08, 2026 00:23
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U.S. charges in Nijjar killing case lift Polymarket to 72.5% on Hormuz fees U.S. Charges in Nijjar Assassination Probe Push Polymarket “Iran Charges Hormuz Fees by Dec. 31” Odds to 72.5% U.S. authorities announced a sweeping set of criminal charges tied to the 2023 assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada, a killing that had strained Canada-India relations. On Polymarket, traders pushed up the implied odds in the ladder market “Iran charges Hormuz fees by…?” with the top rung “December 31” priced at 72.5%. Key Takeaways Polymarket’s leading rung is “Iran charges Hormuz fees by December 31?” at 72.5% Yes (27.5% No). Pricing firmed as the market moved higher, with the leading implied odds up to 72.5% from 68.0% on the latest update. The contract resolves by 2026-08-31 23:59 UTC, while the la
The post US moves to reimpose Iran sanctions as Polymarket keeps RFK Jr at 49% appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Ted Hisokawa
Jul 08, 2026 00:17
On Tuesday, a report said the United States is moving to reimpose sanctions in response to strikes involving Iran.
US moves to reimpose Iran sanctions as Polymarket keeps RFK Jr at 49% U.S. Reimposes Iran Sanctions: Polymarket GOP 2028 Nominee Odds Hold Steady With RFK Jr. at 49% U.S. moves to reimpose sanctions after Iran strikes put foreign policy back into the headlines as traders priced longer-dated political scenarios. On Polymarket, odds in the Republican Presidential Nominee 2028 market were flat, with the leader holding steady at 49%. Key Takeaways Polymarket prices Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the leading 2028 Republican nominee at 49% (No 51%). A report on the U.S. moving to reimpose sanctions after Iran strikes coincided with unchanged pricing in the GOP 2028 nominee market. The contract resolves on 2028-11-07, and
The post Middle East tensions lift oil as Polymarket sees 82.5% odds Fed holds in July appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Joerg Hiller
Jul 07, 2026 22:34
U.S. Central Command said Tuesday evening the U.S. launched powerful strikes on Iran after attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, helping lift WTI crude more than 2% above $72.
Middle East tensions lift oil as Polymarket sees 82.5% odds Fed holds in July July 2026 Fed Rate Decision: Polymarket “No Change” Jumps to 82.5% as Oil Rallies and FOMC Minutes Loom U.S. stock-index futures were near flat as investors weighed rising Middle East tensions, higher oil prices and the upcoming release of Federal Reserve meeting minutes. On Polymarket, traders pushed up the leading outcome in the “Fed Decision in July?” ladder, pricing “No change” at 82.5%. Key Takeaways Polymarket prices “No change” after the July 2026 Fed meeting at 82.5% (Yes) versus 17.5% (No). The repricing followed a session marked by h
