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Polymarket Sees Over $170 Million in Bets on US-Iran Ceasefire, Drawing Scrutiny on Inside InformationSubstrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
world28 days ago

Polymarket Sees Over $170 Million in Bets on US-Iran Ceasefire, Drawing Scrutiny on Inside Information

Prediction market platform Polymarket has processed more than $170 million in bets on a potential ceasefire between the United States and Iran. This volume marks one of the largest geopolitical wagers in the platform's history. The activity has prompted increased examination of p…

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US Taxpayers Face Uncertainty in Reporting Prediction Market Winnings to IRSSubstrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
business29 days ago

US Taxpayers Face Uncertainty in Reporting Prediction Market Winnings to IRS

Prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket saw increased use in 2023, leading to questions about tax reporting for gains. The IRS has not issued specific guidelines, leaving users to apply rules from gambling, derivatives, or income categories. Platforms report varying leve…

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