Washington insiders are reportedly profiting from their knowledge of upcoming events, prompting calls for regulation. A U.S. special forces member was arrested for allegedly using classified information to manipulate prediction markets.
Allegations have surfaced that insiders in Washington are making significant profits by leveraging their advance knowledge of real-world events. A member of a U.S. special forces team involved in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was arrested for allegedly using classified information to win in prediction markets. These online platforms allow betting on various events, including political and military developments.