#polymarket

Lookonchain says three wallets made $24.25M from World Cup bets on Polymarket, raising fresh questions about prediction market oversight.

Republican Rep. Bryan Steil has introduced the Stop Lawmakers from Predicting Act, a bill that would bar House members, their spouses and their children from wagering on political and policy outcomes via prediction markets. A New Line Between Lawmaking and Betting Rep. Bryan Steil (R-Wis.), chairman of the Committee on House Administration, unveiled the measure […]

Charles Schwab is moving into prediction markets, but only on its own terms. The brokerage Charles Schwab has reportedly partnered with Cboe Global Markets to offer binary-style options contracts tied to the S&P 500, according to a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report citing “people familiar with the matter.” The contracts let customers wager on whether […]

KT Rolster's early exit highlights the complexities and potential delays in esports betting market resolutions, impacting trader strategies. The post KT Rolster eliminated from LCK 2026 playoffs, raising resolution risks for Polymarket bets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Falcons' victory reshapes betting markets, highlighting the dynamic impact of esports outcomes on prediction platforms and investor sentiment. The post Falcons defeat Vitality 2-1 to reach IEM Cologne Major semi-finals, Polymarket odds shift instantly appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Polymarket World Cup market tops $2.66B as CFTC drafts new event-contract rules; sportsbooks face crypto-native rivals during football’s biggest month.

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has filed lawsuits against Polymarket, Kalshi, and Coinbase-linked prediction market activity, alleging unlicensed sports betting.

Kentucky accused America’s top prediction market platforms of running illegal sports betting operations, joining a growing stack of states.

Record $4.8B daily turnover followed World Cup kickoff as Polymarket and Kalshi reshaped prediction markets. Mechanics, regulation shifts, risks, and outlook.

Aurora's Polymarket sponsorship highlights the growing intersection of crypto and esports, potentially reshaping sponsorship strategies. The post Aurora to face BetBoom Team in IEM Cologne Major quarterfinals as Polymarket sponsorship adds crypto angle appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Kentucky sues Kalshi, Polymarket, Coinbase, Robinhood and Webull over sports event contracts as prediction market cases grow nationwide.

The surge in Polymarket's geopolitics category highlights the urgent need for regulatory clarity and robust measures to ensure market integrity. The post Polymarket’s geopolitics category surges past $5 billion as insider trading fears mount appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

World Cup prediction volume topped ~$2B and daily turnover hit $4.8B, while Polymarket inked OneFootball distribution. A new CFTC review plan could reshape U.S. sports contracts.

Kentucky has sued Polymarket, Kalshi and Kalshi’s partners Coinbase, Robinhood and Webull, over offering sports event contracts in the state.

The surge in geopolitical betting highlights prediction markets' potential but raises regulatory risks, possibly prompting stricter oversight. The post Polymarket’s geopolitics category surges amid Iran war policy bets and insider trading allegations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The judge said Polymarket is not likely to succeed on the merits of its case against Michigan state regulators.

Congressional scrutiny of Polymarket could lead to stricter regulations on prediction markets, impacting their role in geopolitical forecasting. The post Polymarket’s geopolitics category surges amid Iran war bets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Dutch gambling regulator (KSA) has moved to collect €420,000 (~$487,000) from the company behind Polymarket, the latest sign that Europe is treating prediction markets as unlicensed gambling even as the US embraces them as financial products. How a single day cost Polymarket $487,000 The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) published its collection decision on 16 June against […]

The American Gaming Association, the Indian Gaming Association, and two hospitality unions are pressing senators to insert sports-betting carve-out language into the CLARITY Act, the crypto market-structure bill moving through Congress. The push targets Kalshi and Polymarket.

The dispute highlights the complexities and risks in prediction markets, where ambiguous geopolitical events can lead to significant financial uncertainty. The post Trump comments spark dispute over Polymarket’s massive Iran peace deal market appeared first on Crypto Briefing.