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Polymarket’s Staggering Growth in October — Will Post-Election Events Keep the Momentum Going?

Based on Dune Analytics’ latest figures, the prediction market Polymarket’s October volume has soared to over three times what it was in September. Polymarket Continues to Hit All-Time Highs In…

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Polymarket Volume Hits Record $917M in October—How Much Higher Could It Go?

According to recent data, Polymarket’s October trading volume has already eclipsed September’s figures, with two weeks still remaining in the month. Impressively, the volume has hit a record high, approaching…

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DC Circuit Court Rules Kalshi’s US Election Bets Legal

This week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has ruled in favor of the predictions market Kalshi, allowing the commodities exchange to offer event contracts…

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CFTC Loses Round One: Kalshi Cleared to Offer US Election Bets

A federal judge this week sided with the prediction market Kalshi’s motion for summary judgment in its legal battle with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This decision opens…

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Trump Leads Harris by 7%, Wins Majority of Swing States, Polymarket Betting Shows

According to recent Polymarket data, former President Donald Trump is ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris by seven percentage points as of Sept. 5, 2024. Polymarket’s betting on six key…

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Polymarket Hits Record $472.87M in August Volume Amid Election Betting Frenzy

The blockchain-powered prediction market Polymarket saw an additional $85.84 million in trading volume during August, marking a notable uptick from July. August’s volume of $472.87 million set a new high,…

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US Lawmakers Push for CFTC Action Against Election Gambling Amid Polymarket’s Rise

A group of Democrat lawmakers, including Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, has penned a letter to Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Rostin Behnam, urging the agency to prohibit all…

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Polymarket Bettors Predict 84% Chance of Trump-Harris Debate Before Election

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…

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2024 Election Bets Propel Polymarket to $111 Million in June Volume

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…

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