U.S. Senate Bans Senators from Prediction Markets Trading

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a rule banning senators from trading on prediction markets, effective immediately. This rule addresses concerns about insider trading on platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. Notably, Kalshi had previously suspended and fined political candidates for insider trading. The Department of Justice reported that Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke won nearly $410,000 from bets related to a classified military operation. The Senate's action aims to enhance trust in these markets and prevent potential corruption.