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Betting on state secrets: The markets accused of cashing in on war
A U.S. soldier faced charges for insider trading after allegedly using classified intelligence to bet on the capture of Venezuela's former president, Nicolás Maduro, netting over $400,000. This case marks the first instance of the Justice Department pursuing insider trading charges related to prediction markets, raising concerns about potential exploitation of these platforms. Increased scrutiny on such markets is anticipated.
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