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Prediction Market Under Fire: Lawmaker Proposes Ban on Insider Trading After Maduro Capture Windfall

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Shared by Dario • January 04, 2026

A significant profit made on a prediction market following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has prompted a U.S. lawmaker to propose legislation aimed at curbing potential insider trading. The event has reignited debates surrounding the integrity and regulation of platforms where users bet on future outcomes.