Crypto
68% of Spot Bitcoin ETF Inflows Are Basis Trades — Expect Weak On‑Chain Buying
Reddit data shows 68% of recent ETF inflows are hedge‑fund hedges, not real demand, signaling thin on‑chain buying ahead.
Polymarket News
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Crypto
Congress Opens Insider‑Trading Probe of Polymarket and Kalshi — Crypto Traders Face Heightened Scrutiny
House Oversight chair James Comer subpoenaed Polymarket and Kalshi on May 31, flagging 80 near‑perfect bets and sparking on‑chain risk concerns for prediction‑market users.
Markets
Congressional Probe of Kalshi and Polymarket — Potential Shock to Crypto‑Derivatives Exposure
The House Oversight Committee opened a formal investigation into Kalshi and Polymarket on March 12, 2026, raising red‑flag risk for investors in prediction‑market platforms.
Crypto
Polymarket & Kalshi Under Congressional Probe — Investors Must Reassess Prediction‑Market Exposure
Congress formally investigates Polymarket and Kalshi on May 22, forcing CEOs to explain how they curb insider trading.
Crypto
Polymarket Drains $600K — Private-Key Breach Signals Operational Risk for Staked Tokens
A compromised admin wallet siphoned $600,000 of POL on Polygon, highlighting wallet‑key security as a new frontier for crypto investors.
Crypto
$700K Rewards Wallet Drain on Polymarket — Expect Tighter Admin Key Controls
A private‑key breach siphoned $700,000 from Polymarket’s internal rewards wallet, prompting operators to harden admin‑key security.
Crypto
Polymarket Appoints Japan Lead — What It Means for Your Prediction Market Exposure
Polymarket hired Jupiter’s Japan head, targeting regulatory approval by 2030 as volumes slip and Asian interest rises.
Crypto
Polymarket Exploit Exceeds $600K — Users Face Potential On‑Chain Risk
Polymarket confirmed $600K+ loss after a private‑key breach, prompting investors to audit their on‑chain positions.
Crypto
$520K Polymarket Drain on Polygon — What It Means for Your Prediction‑Market Positions
On‑chain data shows over $520,000 siphoned from Polymarket’s Polygon contracts, flagging a private‑key breach that could affect market payouts.
Crypto
India Blocks Polymarket — Indian Users Lose Access to $1B‑Plus On‑Chain Betting
India’s MeitY directive shut down Polymarket on May 22, cutting off Indian traders from the world’s largest decentralized prediction market.
Crypto
NHL CFTC MOU Signed — How It Shapes Your Prediction‑Market Trades
NHL and CFTC inked a data‑sharing pact, tightening oversight of sports betting platforms and threatening insider‑trading schemes.
Crypto
80+ Insider Trades on Polymarket — Your Crypto Positions Could Be Leaked
Polymarket users placed 80 near‑perfect bets on U.S. strikes, revealing insider data that could expose your trades to state actors.
Markets
Polymarket’s Private‑Market Launch Hits 4‑Week Legal Storm — What It Means for Equity Risk Appetite
Polymarket opens private‑company prediction markets on May 1 2026, while a Minnesota court orders a ban to take effect April 15 2026, putting regulators and investors in a tight spot.
Markets
Polymarket Launches Private Company Prediction Markets
Polymarket has introduced a new line of prediction markets that allow users to bet on the performance of private companies, expanding its offerings beyond public events. The move could reshape how investors gauge private firm prospects.
Crypto
Polymarket Conflict, Berkshire’s Macy’s Stake, and AI Financial’s Liquidity Crisis Highlight Market Risks
Polymarket faces conflict‑of‑interest scrutiny, Berkshire Hathaway adds a $55 million stake in Macy’s, and AI Financial warns it may not survive the year amid a locked WLFI treasury.