The Latest Breaking News from Polymarket

Prediction market giant Polymarket hit by cyberattack, with company confirming user funds stolen — here is what we know

Polymarket confirms user funds affected and says it's refunding them in full.

TechRadar · Jun 26

USA Market to Win World Cup Trending Down After Loss Against Türkiye

The USMNT price to win the World Cup took a hit on prediction markets follows its loss to Turkiye.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 26

Brazil Trending Up in Kalshi World Cup Championship Market

Brazil moves on on prediction markets to win the World Cup. They won Group C and advanced to the knockout round.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 25

Mark Zuckerberg directed Meta to create a prediction markets app

NEW YORK — Polymarket and Kalshi, prediction markets on which users can bet on outcomes as varied as the Super Bowl and the length of the State of the Union address, have been some of the fastest growing destinations on the internet.

Bangkok Post · Jun 24

Mark Zuckerberg directed Meta to create a prediction markets app: NYT

Meta is reportedly developing a new app, codenamed 'Arena,' designed to function like prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi. Initially, it will likely use a points system, with the possibility of real-money wagering later. This move taps into the growing popularity of prediction markets, which have seen significant interest…

The Economic Times · Jun 23

Polymarket's Alleged Fake Trades Don't Justify a Crackdown on Prediction Markets

A Wall Street Journal investigation uncovered $1.9 million in fake bets to market the platform. Punishing the prediction market industry isn't the answer.

Reason · Jun 23

Miami Heat Shoot Skyward in Kashi NBA Finals Prediction Market

The Miami Heat move upwards on prediction markets to win the 2027 NBA Finals after trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 23

Polymarket allegedly faked trades. Chances are slim Trump admin investigates, says sports-betting attorney

A recent Wall Street Journal investigation found that the prediction market allegedly hired influencers to stage fake trades as part of its marketing campaign to attract U.S. users.

Fortune · Jun 23

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe Neck and Neck in Golden Boot Prediction Market Odds

Prediction markets favor Messi to win the Golden Boot over Kylian Mbappe.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 23

The World Cup’s biggest winner so far? Prediction markets, where a $5.4 billion betting frenzy has shattered previous records

What began as a quirky corner of finance is quickly becoming another default app on fans’ phones during one of the world’s biggest sporting events.

Fortune · Jun 22