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Harris vs. Trump: Polls Show Tight Race as Betting and Prediction Markets Favor Trump
24.7.2024
After Kamala Harris announced her candidacy for the U.S. presidency in the 2024 election, recent polls show she is performing competitively against Donald Trump in hypothetical matchups. However, betting markets suggest Trump is favored to win, with Polymarket odds giving Trump a 63% chance over...
Polymarket clinches MoonPay payments partnership amid U.S. election betting frenzy
24.7.2024
Polymarket now accepts most fiat payments as well as crypto purchases with PayPal, according to MoonPay
Polymarket clinches MoonPay payments partnership amid US election betting frenzy
24.7.2024
Polymarket now accepts most fiat payments as well as crypto purchases with PayPal, according to MoonPay
Speculation Grows on Joe Biden’s Whereabouts; Polymarket Bets 57% Chance of Tuesday Address
23.7.2024
Following U.S. President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 election, many Americans are curious about his whereabouts since he has not spoken to the nation following his letter posted to X on Sunday. On Tuesday, a Polymarket bet is predicting whether Biden will “make an appearance today” after...
2024 Election Bets Propel Polymarket to $111 Million in June Volume
6.7.2024
According to metrics, the prediction market Polymarket has experienced notable volume over the past few weeks, with the firm reporting it accrued over $100 million in June and $8.2 million on the day the 2024 presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden debated on stage. The Rising Influence...
39% Chance of Dropping Out — Joe Biden’s Debate Stumbles Fuel Prediction Market Betting
28.6.2024
Following the initial 2024 U.S. Presidential Debate, prediction market wagers on whether incumbent Joe Biden will withdraw have seen a significant increase in activity. The likelihood of Biden stepping down and being substituted has risen notably. Betting Markets React to Joe Biden’s...
Betting Odds Odds Suggest 24% Chance Joe Biden Will Exit 2024 Election Race
11.6.2024
According to a bet on Polymarket, a decentralized predictions platform powered by Polygon, there’s a wager on whether current U.S. President Joe Biden will exit the 2024 election race. Currently, the likelihood of Biden stepping down has grown over the past few months to a 24% probability,...
Peter Thiel's Founders Fund invests $70M in election betting platform
14.5.2024
Amid increasing U.S. regulatory scrutiny, popular crypto-based betting platform Polymarket secures funding to expand its global operations despite restrictions
Presidential Election Betting Surges as Odds Tighten on Polymarket
13.4.2024
The competition has notably intensified in recent months for the 2024 U.S. presidential election, as indicated by the prediction market platform Polymarket. Just two months ago, former President Donald Trump was ahead with a 52% lead, while incumbent Joe Biden was at 33%. Current figures from...
Taiwan Police Target Crypto Influencers Linked to Polymarket Election Betting
16.12.2023
Source: Pexels Taiwanese law enforcement has initiated an investigation into online influencers and community members involved in promoting a Polymarket contract related to Taiwan’s upcoming election. According to a report from Taiwan-based media outlet BlockTempo, the country’s...
Polymarket Wagers Favor Trump for Nomination; Ramaswamy’s Bid Gains Momentum
25.8.2023
Following the initial Republican debate and an exclusive interview between Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson on the social media platform X, wagers on the decentralized prediction marketplace Polymarket suggest Trump is leading, with presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy trailing the former president....
Election Betting Site PredictIt Sues to Block CFTC-Ordered Shutdown
15.9.2022
The CFTC’s August action calls for the site to be closed for U.S. users by February 15
Popular Election-Betting Site PredictIt Throttled by US Regulator
5.8.2022
Election betting platform PredictIt has to shut down for U.S. users by February, according to a Commodity Futures Trading Commission decision that says the operators haven’t complied with the agency’s requirements for running the popular site