FBI raids Polymarket founder’s home in criminal probe of election betting platform
The investigation, in part, involves whether Polymarket violated a prior settlement with the government by allowing American-based users access to its platform.
FBI raids Polymarket CEO's home, as he claims 'political retribution' for Trump prediction
Polymarket's success predicting the 2024 presidential contest winner has sparked "political retribution," according to a new Decrypt report, which says FBI agents raided the Manhattan home of Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan, 26, on Wednesday, seizing his phone.
FBI Seizes Polymarket CEO’s Devices Amid DOJ Investigation Over U.S. User Trades...
The U.S. Justice Department is investigating Polymarket for reportedly allowing U.S.-based users to trade on its crypto predictions-betting platform. Polymarket agreed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in 2022 to block U.
Reports: FBI raids home, seizes phone of Polymarket's CEO
The FBI has raided the New York City home of betting website Polymarket's founder and chief executive, according to reports.
FBI seizes Polymarket CEO’s phone, electronics after betting platform predicts Trump win: source
FBI agents raided the Manhattan apartment of Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan early Wednesday morning — just a week after the election-betting platform successfully predicted Donald Trump’s stunning victory, The Post has learned.
Here’s why the FBI seized Polymarket founder’s phone
The Federal Bureau of Investigation seized the phone of Polymarket founder and CEO Shayne Coplan Wednesday, setting off a wave of complaint from crypto boosters who say the raid was politically motivated.
FBI Raids Polymarket CEO's Home, Seizing Phone, Electronics
Coplan, Polymarket's 26-year-old founder, was roused from his bed at 6 a.m. by FBI agents demanding he give them his electronic devices. The DOJ is investigating Polymarket for allegedly allowing U.S.
FBI raids apartment of election betting site Polymarket's CEO and seizes cellphone, source says
The FBI raided Shayne Coplan’s home after the website's election betting market controversially predicted Donald Trump's win.
FBI Seizes Polymarket CEO’s Devices Amid DOJ Investigation Over U.S. User Trades. Trump-Favoring Bets Raise Flags.
The U.S. Justice Department is investigating Polymarket for reportedly allowing U.S.-based users to trade on its crypto predictions-betting platform. Polymarket agreed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in 2022 to block U.
Polymarket CEO’s phone, devices seized by feds after online betting platform predicted Trump win
The Biden-Harris FBI raided the apartment of the CEO of an online betting market that correctly predicted Donald J. Trump's election win.
FBI raids the home of Polymarket CEO after platform predicted Trump's election victory
Fox News’ Chanley Painter on the details of the FBI raid and the company calling it ‘political retribution’ after the platform correctly predicted Trump winning the election.
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Former CFTC Chairman: “I already cleaned up Gary Gensler’s mess at CFTC and don’t want to have to do it again at the SEC”
Former chairperson of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Chris Giancarlo, has refuted rumors circulating the internet ...
US Criminal, Civil Authorities Probing Polymarket, Source Says
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Criminal and civil authorities are probing Polymarket, a source with knowledge of the matter said on ...
Who Trump Wants for Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair
Officials on President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team are considering current and former Commodity Futures Trading Commission officials for chair of the agency, according to four people with ...
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Crypto Dad Giancarlo Denies SEC Job Rumors: 'I’ve Already Cleaned Up Gensler Mess'
He also pushed back against rumors he was seeking “some crypto role” in the Treasury department, claiming they were “also ...
'Crypto Dad' squashes rumors that he could replace Gensler as SEC Chair
Chris Giancarlo, a former Acting CFTC Chair nicknamed “Crypto Dad,” said he isn’t looking to replace Gary Gensler as SEC Chair.
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A Preview of SEC, CFTC, AML, Sanctions and CFIUS Enforcement Priorities Under the Second Trump Administration
As the incoming Trump administration prepares to take office, businesses and investors can expect significant shifts in the ...
Polymarket's Probe Highlights Challenges of Blocking U.S. Users (and Their VPNs)
Polymarket is reportedly under investigation by the Department of Justice for allowing U.S. residents to trade on its platform, despite a ...