WIRED News & Prediction Market Coverage
Track the latest WIRED news across prediction markets. Prediction News is following 2 active WIRED stories across regulation, legal action, market moves, and platform developments, each clustered from original reporting and summarized for operators, traders, and regulators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What has WIRED reported on Polymarket investigations?
WIRED reported that the CFTC conducted three previously unreported investigations into suspicious Polymarket trades related to Biden pardons, an Iran war, and other sensitive events, based on FOIA documents.
Did WIRED interview the CFTC chair about prediction markets?
Yes, WIRED interviewed CFTC Chair Michael Selig on June 13, 2026; he stated the agency actively monitors Polymarket and other prediction markets for illegal activity.
How has WIRED covered Kalshi and data manipulation?
WIRED reported that Spotify removed over 500,000 fake streams of a song after a Kalshi trader flagged suspicious activity, exposing risks to event contracts settled on platform chart data.
What does WIRED say about CFTC oversight of prediction markets?
WIRED coverage notes that CFTC probes and public statements from the chair add to scrutiny of platforms like Polymarket, shifting focus toward proactive surveillance by the venues themselves.
Has WIRED written about prediction market regulation?
Yes, WIRED has covered the broader regulatory and political fights over prediction markets including Kalshi and Polymarket, as well as specific enforcement and data issues.