Polymarket, Trump

The Polymarket 'whale' actually made $85 million, far more than originally thought
An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link A Polymarket trader who bet tens of millions on Donald Trump's presidential win appears to have raked in a much larger profit than previously known. A new estimate now places that figure at more than $ ...
Polymarket Saw Trump's Win Coming. What's Next for Online Prediction Markets?
Key Takeaways Shayne Coplan, the CEO of Polymarket, a blockchain-powered prediction market, said the outcome of Tuesday's election was a "vindication" of the platform's predictive power.Nearly $3.7 billion worth of contracts tied to the outcome of the presidential election were traded on Polymarket this year.
Polymarket ‘whale’ who bet big on Trump win raked in $48M in profits
The French “whale” who bet $30 million on a Trump White House win via Polymarket has raked in $48 million in profits on the wager, according to the crypto-based betting platform.
French watchdog probes Polymarket, where trader won big on Trump bet
France's gambling regulator said on Thursday it was examining whether Polymarket, the platform where a French trader placed a successful multi-million dollar bet on Donald Trump winning the U.S. presidential election,
French Regulator Examines Polymarket After Bets on Trump
France’s gambling regulator is examining the operations of cryptocurrency-based prediction markets platform Polymarket to see if it complies with its rules following a surge in user demand around the US presidential election.
French regulators are looking into Polymarket after a massive surge in US election betting
Polymarket garnered attention after a trader revealed to be a French national had placed bets worth $30 million on a victory for Donald Trump.
Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan says he founded the popular prediction market from his bathroom
Little did I know Polymarket was going to change the world," the 26-year-old founder said of his makeshift setup.
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Polymarket plans U.S. return after signaling Trump election win, founder says
Betting platform Polymarket halted U.S. operations in 2022, but plans to bring its prediction markets back to customers in ...
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French Regulators Look to Ban Polymarket After Election Betting Surge
The 2024 presidential election caught the interest of thousands of bettors worldwide, including a French trader and investor ...
Polymarket CEO On Election Night: 'It Looked Like A Done Deal' On Platform, But Just Watching TV 'You Would Think It's Neck And Neck'
Polymarket's CEO highlights the accuracy of prediction markets in predicting election outcomes compared to traditional media, ...
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French Regulator Says It's 'Examining' Polymarket
French gambling regulator Autorite Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) said on Thursday it was examining the operations of Polymarket.
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Polymarket Faces Potential Ban in France After Raking in $3.5B from US Election: Report
France's gambling authority is reportedly preparing to ban the prediction market platform, according to a local media report.
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Polymarket value drops off a cliff after settling its biggest political market
Polymarket lost up to 50% of its value just days after settling its biggest political market. Traders also decreased, as ...
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Republicans Look Set to Clinch Electoral Sweep, Echoing Polymarket Bets
The U.S.'s Republican Party seems set to keep control of the House of Representatives, completing its trifecta after flipping ...