Regulation
US legislators call for CFTC crackdown on election gambling as Polymarket betting hits ATHs
The lawmakers urged the CFTC to take action and prevent the "commodification" of US elections.
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Adoption
Polymarket traffic surpasses DeFi giants amid Trump-Harris election betting craze
The surge is primarily driven by intense interest in betting on the US presidential election.
Politics
Harris odds surge to 43% on Polymarket after Trump’s NABJ panel, reaching $467 million wagered
Trump’s NABJ remarks boost Harris's Polymarket odds as Trump still leads with 55%.
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Politics
Polymarket bets speculating on Trump vs. Harris hit record $445 million
Data from Dune Analytics shows that Polymarket's cumulative bet volume reached $1.03 billion in July, up from $672.94 million in June.
Analysis
How does Polymarket’s $364 million US election crypto prediction market work?
Polymarket’s innovative approach to betting on US political outcomes bypasses traditional regulations and drives significant user engagement.
Election 2024
Polymarket odds heavily favor Trump amid dominant lead in swing states
As of July 23, Trump has a 64% chance of winning the presidency, compared to Harris's 34%.
Election 2024
Trump assassination attempt boosts election odds to ATH, Polymarket data shows
Following the failed attack, Elon Musk and Justin Sun have publicly endorsed former president Donald Trump.
ETF
Polymarket ETF odds fell to 70%, BTC saw 8% flash crash amidst Matrixport prediction
Polymarket's spot Bitcoin ETF odds take a tumble as Matrixport report casts doubt on SEC approval prospects.
Regulation
Polymarket to shut noncompliant markets, pay $1.4 million fine
Polymarket made its name as a decentralized information markets platform that allows users to bet on the outcome of real-world events, such as national inflation rates, political elections, reported cases of COVID-19 and political nominations.
