Prediction Market Regulation, Insider Probe & Brazil Ban

Timeline

1. 2 days ago

   [POLITICS] 11 sources

   Gabriel Perez loses White House job amid Kalshi betting scandal

   White House teleprompter operator Gabriel Perez, accused of earning $100K+ by betting on Trump’s speeches via Kalshi, is no longer employed by the federal government; Kalshi flagged the trades to the CFTC.

2. 9 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Toobit Launches $100,000 USDT Prediction Market Campaign

   Toobit relaunched its prediction market campaign on July 21 2026, offering a 100,000 USDT prize pool across four activity tiers and a lucky‑draw, as global prediction‑market trading surges.

3. 11 days ago

   [POLITICS] 7 sources

   Trump teleprompter operator placed on unpaid leave over $100K betting scandal

   Trump’s teleprompter operator Gabriel Perez was put on unpaid leave after allegedly betting over $100,000 on words in the president’s speeches via Kalshi, prompting a CFTC probe.

4. 13 days ago

   [POLITICS] 34 sources

   Gabriel Perez, Trump’s teleprompter operator, under CFTC investigation for insider betting

   Trump’s long‑time teleprompter operator Gabriel Perez has been placed on unpaid leave and is under CFTC investigation after Kalshi flagged $90k‑plus in insider bets on the president’s speeches, earning over $​​

5. 14 days ago

   [POLITICS] 8 sources

   Prediction Markets Under Fire in US and Brazil Amid Insider Trading Probe and Platform Ban

   US investigators allege Trump’s former teleprompter operator insider‑traded on Kalshi, while Brazil bans Polymarket, Kalshi and 25 other prediction platforms over licensing concerns.

6. 14 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Prediction Markets Grow with New Arbitrage Feed and Team Expansion

   StartupHub.ai unveils a live arbitrage feed for prediction markets, while Jump Trading expands its prediction‑markets team, reflecting rising commercial interest in the sector.

7. 15 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Toobit launches $100,000 Telegram Mini App rewards campaign

   Toobit, a global crypto exchange, is offering a 100,000 USDT reward campaign on Telegram’s Mini App from July 15 to Aug 3, 2026, requiring deposits, trading volume and referrals.

8. 16 days ago

   [POLITICS] 75 sources

   White House teleprompter operator Gabriel Perez suspended over insider‑trading allegations

   Gabriel Perez, Trump’s teleprompter operator, was suspended and dismissed after the CFTC investigated his $100k‑plus bets on Kalshi prediction markets using inside speech information.

9. 16 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

   Blockchain.com Partners with Polymarket to Add Prediction Markets to Its App

   Blockchain.com partners with Polymarket to embed prediction‑market trading in its app, letting 43 million users trade real‑world outcomes directly, timed with peak football tournament activity.

10. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Crypto Exchanges Toobit and BingX Unveil Multi‑Million USDT Trading Reward Campaigns

    Toobit and BingX have launched USDT‑valued trading reward campaigns, offering 100,000 USDT and 1 million USDT respectively, to boost crypto and earnings‑season trading activity.

11. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    US SEC delays election‑betting ETFs while Ethereum ETFs target mid‑July debut

    The SEC stalls election‑betting ETF launches while Ethereum ETFs near a mid‑July debut, as issuers finalize filings and fee structures.

12. 29 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Toobit launches July crypto trading reward campaigns

    Toobit launched a July crypto trading rewards campaign offering up to $20,200 USDT, and its DHF token presale sold out, prompting a 15 million DHF prize‑pool trading competition.

13. 30 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    U.S. SEC Proposes Filing Category Simplification and Opens Review of Novel ETFs

    The SEC proposes to simplify filer categories, extend filing times and ease compliance for smaller companies, while also opening a 27‑question review of novel ETFs covering crypto and event‑contract products.

14. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    US SEC opens public comment on novel prediction‑market exchange‑traded funds

    The US SEC has opened a public comment period on novel prediction‑market ETFs, pausing over two dozen filings and assessing regulatory rules, investor protection and market‑risk issues.

15. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Prediction Market Platforms Grow in Europe and Japan as Regulators React

    Prediction markets are expanding in Europe and Japan, with Binance facing EU scrutiny, EthLabs scaling Ethereum adoption, and Japanese startups using loyalty points to skirt gambling laws, while US policy on a

16. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    SEC and CFTC launch 60‑day public comment on crypto portfolio margin rules

    The SEC and CFTC have opened a 60‑day comment period to align portfolio margin rules for crypto derivatives, seeking input on cross‑margining, collateral and risk management.

17. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    US House advances legislation to bar lawmakers from political prediction markets

    The US House committee approved a bill banning lawmakers and their families from trading on political prediction markets, imposing fines and profit forfeiture; Democrats call for a broader ban like the Senate's

18. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    US House proposes bill to bar lawmakers from betting on prediction markets

    Rep. Bryan Steil's Stop Lawmakers from Predicting Act would ban Congress members, spouses and children from betting on political outcomes in prediction markets, with civil penalties for violations.

19. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Prediction Markets Gain Mainstream Traction as Trading Volumes Surge Globally

    Prediction markets are moving into the mainstream, with US trading volume topping $25 billion in 2025 and global monthly volume reaching $24 billion by April 2026, prompting new CFTC rules and attracting both ‑

20. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil Introduces Prediction‑Market Betting Ban for Lawmakers

    U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil introduced the Stop Lawmakers from Predicting Act, banning congressional members, spouses and dependent children from betting on policy or political outcomes in prediction markets, with $2

21. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    U.S. regulators scrutinize election prediction markets amid legal battles

    U.S. regulators and Congress are tightening oversight of election prediction markets after a court allowed Kalshi to offer political contracts, sparking debate over accuracy, manipulation risks, and legal gaps.

22. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    CFTC Pushes Sports Prediction Market Rules as States Sue Over Jurisdiction

    The CFTC proposed rules to allow regulated sports‑outcome prediction contracts, banning player props, while federal and state lawsuits in NY, KY, NV and NM intensify the jurisdiction battle.

23. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    US CFTC and SEC propose rule changes affecting prediction markets and tokenized stocks

    The CFTC proposes a public‑interest test for prediction‑market contracts, while the SEC seeks to rescind key NMS rules, potentially opening U.S. markets to tokenized stocks.

24. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    US Senate Democrats Push CFTC to Tighten Oversight of Prediction Markets

    Sixteen US Senate Democrats, led by Amy Klobuchar, urged the CFTC to tighten regulation of prediction markets, citing rapid growth, retail exposure and insider‑trading risks, including a soldier’s $400k bet on

25. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources

    CFTC proposes rules allowing sports and election prediction markets

    The CFTC's June 10 proposal would permit sports and election prediction contracts while barring those tied to injuries, officiating, war or terrorism, launching a 45‑day public comment period.

26. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    CFTC Framework and MEXC Combo Product Drive Prediction Market Growth

    The CFTC proposes a tiered rulebook for prediction markets while MEXC launches a zero‑fee combo product, both aiming to legitimize and expand multi‑event speculation.

27. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Toobit Introduces Prediction Market Platform for Event-Based Crypto Trading

    Toobit launched a Prediction Market allowing crypto traders to bet on real‑world events, using USDT and daily caps, available on web and app; industry volumes grew from $1.2 bn to $25 bn in 2025‑2026.

28. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Online Prediction Markets and Political Shitposting Shape Digital Discourse

    Prediction markets let users bet on wars and disasters, while political ‘shitposting’ fuels viral, provocative online discourse, reshaping digital political engagement.

29. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Prediction Market Platforms Add Advanced Trading Tools and Explore Scientific Forecasting

    Prediction markets are adding sophisticated trading features and mobile tools while also being tested for scientific forecasting, though experts caution limits and manipulation risks.