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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, surpassing every month since Polymarket’s inception. Polymarket Volume Soars in August While some sectors faltered in August, Polymarket thrived, setting new records with $472.87 million … Read more
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 forms of election-related gambling in the United States. This appeal is timely, as Polymarket, a blockchain-based platform for real-time prediction markets, has gained traction with … Read more
It comes as decentralized prediction platform Polymarket has gathered more than $500 million in bets on who will likely win the 2024 United States presidential election. Go to Source
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 shown hesitation to debate Harris until her official nomination, citing significant confusion within the Democratic party. High Stakes: $142,846 Wager on Trump-Harris Debate Before Election … Read more
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 on the day the 2024 presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden debated on stage. The Rising Influence of the Prediction Market Polymarket Polymarket has … Read more
