Betting Markets Falter on Papal Predictions as Polymarket Loses Edge
Recent outcomes of papal conclave predictions on the Polymarket platform challenge the effectiveness of crypto betting markets compared to traditional polls.
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Recent outcomes of papal conclave predictions on the Polymarket platform challenge the effectiveness of crypto betting markets compared to traditional polls.
As the Catholic Church anticipates a historic Papal Conclave, Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana garners significant attention in the crypto community and on prediction platforms like Polymarket.
As Canada approaches its election, betting markets indicate Mark Carney has a strong lead for Prime Minister, while Pierre Poilievre's chances appear lower.
A significant disagreement has emerged between Polymarket and UMA over a $7 million bet, highlighting issues with prediction market operations.
A rogue Ethereum wallet user has executed a governance attack on a Ukraine-themed market on Polymarket, accumulating over 1.3 million UMA tokens in the process.
New research unveils that Polymarket accurately predicts significant events with a remarkable 90% accuracy over a month and up to 94% shortly before they occur.
Robinhood is set to introduce a new prediction market platform that allows users to place bets on various events.
Traders on Polymarket are betting on the likelihood of reduced tariffs between Canada and the U.S., following hints of negotiation from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
Bettors on Polymarket placed a staggering $1.1 billion in wagers regarding the recent Superbowl, highlighting the platform's growing popularity despite regulatory scrutiny.
Polymarket bettors express skepticism about the establishment of a national Bitcoin reserve following David Sacks' assurances on Fox News.
Market speculation surrounds a potential pardon for Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht by President Trump during his second term.
An exploration of how prediction markets are viewed as gambling by regulators in various countries, highlighting the case of Polymarket and the appointment of Donald Trump Jr. as an advisor to Kalshi.
Singapore's Gambling Regulatory Authority has mandated local ISPs to block Polymarket after similar measures were implemented in Taiwan and France.
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is pursuing information related to customer interactions with the prediction market platform Polymarket via a subpoena issued to Coinbase.
As speculation intensifies surrounding Prime Minister Trudeau's potential resignation, bettors on Polymarket weigh in on the likelihood of his departure.
With predictions varying on the timeline for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's potential resignation, Polymarket bettors are actively placing their bets on when the announcement will be made.
Insights into the political landscape as Polymarket bettors react to rumors surrounding Justin Trudeau's resignation.
Shayne Coplan, founder of Polymarket, has revolutionized prediction markets, showing real-world applications for cryptocurrency and gaining significant media attention.
Investigation into Polymarket highlights legal issues in France as the prediction market blocks access to French traders.
A look into the recent losses of a prominent Polymarket trader after a high-stakes boxing match and predictions surrounding political appointments.
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