Prediction Markets Under Scrutiny
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 00:01 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Prediction markets are under pressure to prevent insider trading and rogue betting after a soldier was caught placing bets on an operation to oust Venezuela's leader. BBC reports that the incident has sparked calls for greater regulation.
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