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Senators pass resolution banning themselves from trading on prediction markets

30 April 2026 at 19:23
The Senate unanimously agreed to a resolution Thursday barring its members from trading on prediction markets in the face of growing concerns about insider trading on the platforms. The resolution, which was introduced by Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) last week, amends the chamber’s rules to prohibit senators from entering into “an agreement, contract, or transaction...

Soldier’s arrest in alleged Polymarket bet spotlights risks for military

24 April 2026 at 22:39
{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Soldier’s arrest in alleged prediction market bet spotlights risks for military The arrest of a U.S. soldier accused of using classified information to place a bet on Polymarket on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is stoking new fears over how betting markets could threaten national security in...

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