Teleprompter operator made over $100K betting on Trump speeches

After detecting suspicious activity on the teleprompter operator's account, Kalshi investigated and then referred the case to federal regulators.

• Jul 16

Spotify removes streams of No. 1 song after suspicious Kalshi bets

Spotify said the streams tied to Malcolm Todd's "Earrings" were not from genuine listeners after suspicious betting activity emerged on Kalshi.

• Jul 2

Polymarket launches probe after report alleges deceptive marketing

A Wall Street Journal investigation found that the prediction market paid content creators to produce videos of fake trades purporting to show big financial gains.

• Jun 26

Warnock presses CFTC on suspicious oil trades linked to Iran conflict

Warnock is demanding updates from federal regulators as investigators examine unusual oil trades placed ahead of major Iran war developments, while Georgians continue feeling the impact of rising energy and fuel costs tied to the conflict.

• May 27

Betting on Trump's sway: GA-14 runoff tests prediction markets' power

Prediction markets and political betting platforms are raising new questions about democracy, regulation, and voter behavior ahead of the 2026 midterms.

• May 6

Kalshi fines and suspends MrBeast employee for insider trading

The prediction market said it suspended Artem Kaptur, an employee of the popular YouTuber MrBeast, for insider trading.

• Feb 25