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US senators urge CFTC to finalize ban on election betting
6.8.2024
It comes as decentralized prediction platform Polymarket has gathered more than $500 million in bets on who will likely win the 2024 United States presidential election
Polymarket Bets Big on Josh Shapiro: Is He Kamala Harris’s Secret VP Pick for 2024?
3.8.2024
Based on Polymarket predictions, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is currently favored to be Kamala Harris’s Vice Presidential pick for her 2024 U.S. presidential campaign. Polymarket participants currently give Shapiro a 72% likelihood of being chosen as the running mate. Betting Markets Show...
Crypto Biz: Stablecoins wave, crypto trading via UAE banks, and more
2.8.2024
This week’s Crypto Biz explores Tether’s profit record, bank-linked crypto trading in the United Arab Emirates, Polymarket’s growth amid US elections, and Coinbase custodian arm
Arbitrum-based DuelNow receives $11M funding as Web3 betting heats up
1.8.2024
DuelNow is the latest in a string of Web3 gambling venture deals amid surging activity on Polymarket
Crypto VC Paradigm Invests in MetaDAO as Prediction Markets Boom
1.8.2024
MetaDAO, a Solana experiment in governance by "futarchy," raised a total of $2.2 million to fund operations
Polymarket founder hints at potential fees in the future
1.8.2024
Polymarket might add fees to its platform in the future, but it is currently focused on growing the marketplace, according to the CEO
Polymarket founder hints at potential fees in the future
1.8.2024
Polymarket might add fees to its platform in the future, but it is currently focused on growing the marketplace, according to the CEO
Polymarket tops $1B in betting volume amid US election hype
30.7.2024
More than one-third of the platform’s lifetime volume was traded in July, with speculators betting hard on the US presidential race
Polymarket Whales Favor Trump as Election Betting Surges Past $400M
29.7.2024
Traders also are skeptical about China 'unbanning' bitcoin
Polymarket Bettors Predict 84% Chance of Trump-Harris Debate Before Election
26.7.2024
According to the blockchain-based prediction market Polymarket, there is an 84% likelihood that former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris will debate before the election. Trump has shown hesitation to debate Harris until her official nomination, citing significant...
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...
Trump election bets boost Polymarket volumes to record $116M in July
17.7.2024
A massive surge in US Presidential election bettors has already brought Polymarket record-breaking volumes just two weeks into July
Trump’s Election Odds Continue to Surge Post-Assassination Attempt: Polymarket Bets Hit 71%
15.7.2024
Immediately following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, prediction market odds on Polymarket saw Trump’s chances of winning the election rise to 68%. Days after the event, Trump’s odds have continued to rise with the chances of winning the 2024 general election up to 71%....
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...
Bitcoin spikes as betting markets favor Trump during debate with Biden
28.6.2024
The price of Bitcoin jumped as much as 1.1% after the presidential debate kicked off on Thursday evening, with Donald Trump extending his lead over Joe Biden in betting markets
Donald Trump’s VP Contenders: A Look at Polymarket Odds and Favorites
23.6.2024
With the 2024 election set for November, there’s growing curiosity about whom former President Donald Trump will select as his vice-presidential candidate. Currently, the decentralized prediction market Polymarket is featuring bets on a wide array of potential candidates, with this weekend...