Traders mint money on betting platforms on US-Israel strike on Iran
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A user on the prediction market Polymarket, known as "Magamyman," profited over $500,000 by betting on the likelihood of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei being out of power due to US-Israel strikes on Iran. This occurred hours before the attacks were publicly announced, raising concerns about potential insider trading. Other users also placed similar bets shortly before the strikes, focusing exclusively on Iran-related events. The timing of these bets, placed on platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi, has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers who are concerned about profiteering from geopolitical events and the potential for illegal insider information being used on these platforms. Polymarket, which allows anonymous users and uses cryptocurrency, is facing increased scrutiny due to these incidents.
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