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India Blocks Polymarket—1.4 Billion Lose Access to Prediction Markets
India formally blocked Polymarket under the IT Act and is preparing a parallel ban on Kalshi, the most populous nation to restrict prediction market platforms.
Malta Moves to Regulate Prediction Markets—First EU Framework
Malta is actively exploring prediction market regulation, positioning itself as the first EU member to license platforms like Polymarket rather than ban them.
House Launches Insider Trading Probe into Kalshi and Polymarket
House Oversight Chair James Comer launched an insider trading investigation into Kalshi and Polymarket after suspicious trades tied to U.S. military action.
Spain and Indonesia Block Polymarket—Prediction Market Ban Spreads
Spain and Indonesia blocked Polymarket and Kalshi within days, joining a growing global crackdown on prediction market platforms from Brazil to Singapore.
SEC Delays Prediction Market ETFs—Wall Street Waits
The SEC delayed Polymarket and Kalshi ETF decisions to Q3 2026. Regulators disagree on jurisdiction while prediction markets seek Wall Street access.
Nasdaq Wants 23-Hour Trading—Polymarket Says 12% Chance by June
Nasdaq filed to extend US equities trading to 23 hours a day, but the SEC has not issued a final rule. Polymarket traders give it just…
Musk Lost—Prediction Markets Called It Before the Jury Even Started
A unanimous jury rejected Musk's claims against OpenAI on statute of limitations grounds. Prediction markets dropped his odds from 60% to 40% during the trial. The…
CLARITY Act Cleared the Senate—Bitcoin Is No Longer a Security
The Senate Banking Committee advanced the CLARITY Act 15-9. If enacted, Bitcoin and Ethereum get permanent commodity status — no future SEC reclassification.
The CFTC Is Using AI to Hunt Insider Traders—And It Has Global Reach
The CFTC is using AI and blockchain tracing to catch insider traders on prediction markets, including those using VPNs to access Polymarket's offshore platform.