financial-losses
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Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Polymarket Analysis: Over 100,000 Accounts Lost $1,000+ Since 2025, Nearly Double the Profitable Ones
An analysis revealed widespread losses on Polymarket, one of the largest prediction markets, with over 100,000 accounts down at least $1,000 since early 2025. This number nearly doubles the accounts that gained that amount, while bots captured most profits. The findings, based on…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Young Man Reports Losing $20,000 on Prediction Market Platform Kalshi
A 23-year-old individual stated that he lost approximately $20,000 on the prediction market platform Kalshi. He mentioned thinking about the lost money every day. The case highlights experiences with prediction markets amid discussions on gambling risks.
Ed Vebell / Wikimedia (Public domain)German Dentist Pension Fund Sues Former Managing Director for €50 Million Over Asset Losses
A pension fund for German dentists has filed a lawsuit against its former managing director, seeking €50 million in damages. The action follows losses that reduced the fund's assets by half. The case involves allegations related to the management of the fund's investments.
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)FBI 2025 Internet Crime Report Records Nearly $21 Billion in U.S. Cybercrime Losses
The FBI's 2025 Internet Crime Report documented nearly $21 billion in losses from cyber-enabled crimes affecting Americans. Cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence-related scams ranked among the most expensive categories. The report highlights ongoing risks in digital financia…