Polymarket users spin $16m volume on Trump’s picks
Polymarket bettors placed numerous wagers on whether the U.S. Senate would confirm several of President Trump’s nominations. Data from Polymarket, a prediction platform built on Polygon, showed $16.5 million in trading volume for a market titled “Which Trump picks will be confirmed?” So far, users have correctly predicted the Senate confirmation of pro-crypto hedge fund […]
Strategic Bitcoin Reserve token surges as Polymarket odds rise
The odds that Donald Trump will approve a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in his first 100 days have jumped to 56% ahead of his inauguration. A Polymarket poll with over $2.6 million in assets revealed that these odds have reached their highest level since Nov. 7, climbing from this month’s low of 23%. These rising odds […]
Polymarket, Kalshi bettors expect TikTok ban: But when?
Cryptocurrency prediction markets are showing strong odds that TikTok will face a ban in the U.S. by May 2025. According to the latest information, leading platforms Polymarket and Kalshi both show a high probability of the ByteDance-owned app being shut down. Source: Polymarket Polymarket’s data shows a 79% likelihood of a TikTok ban, with trading […]
Thailand eyes spot Bitcoin ETF approval, crackdown on Polymarket
Thailand’s SEC is reviewing spot Bitcoin ETF listings and stablecoin proposals while cracking down on Polymarket for alleged illegal gambling activities. Source link
Singapore and CFTC zero in on Polymarket as wildfire bets fuel public outcry
How did a crypto betting platform become a global controversy, drawing fire from Singapore and the FBI and outraged users? Polymarket’s mounting troubles Singapore shines as a leading hub for technology and innovation. Yet, when it comes to gambling, the city-state adopts a notably conservative approach. This dichotomy recently came to light on Jan. 12, […]
Polymarket banned in Singapore as ‘illegal gambling website’
Singapore’s Remote Gambling Act of 2014 is basically the “no entry” sign for most online betting activities, unless you’ve got a government-approved stamp of approval. Unfortunately for Polymarket, it didn’t make the cut. Polymarket, the decentralized prediction market platform that allows users to speculate on real-world events using cryptocurrency, can add Singapore to the list […]
Coinbase informs users of CFTC subpoena involving Polymarket
Coinbase may be required to send certain information related to user accounts to the CFTC in response to a subpoena related to Polymarket. Source link
Solana’s Polymarket to allow betting on Pump.science tests
Pump.science and Hedgehog Markets have teamed up to foster decentralized science-focused betting contracts as the DeSci sector gains traction. According to a Jan. 8 announcement, Pump.science and Hedgehog Markets will enable bettors to speculate on laboratory mice undergoing experiments aimed at increasing human life expectancy. Pump.science is a blockchain research project focused on disrupting traditional […]
Polymarket users forecast PM Trudeau’s resignation by Jan. 10
Polymarket bettors predicted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would resign by the end of the week, but local media outlets believe his exit may happen sooner. Canadian newspapers The Toronto Star and The Globe and Mail published reports forecasting Trudeau’s resignation between Jan. 6 and Jan. 8, while Polymarket users placed their bets on Jan. […]
Berachain, Linea airdrop odds rise on Polymarket
Polymarket users expect Berachain and Linea Protocol to launch their airdrops in the first quarter of this year. A small Polymarket poll with $22,000 in assets places the odds of Berachain’s airdrop at 90% and Linear at 89%. Berachain airdrop hopes rise Berachain has become one of the fastest-growing players in the crypto industry. It […]
