US House Oversight Committee launches insider trading investigation into Polymarket and Kalshi
The US House Oversight Committee has initiated an investigation into potential insider trading on prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi. This inquiry is focused on suspicious trading patterns linked to significant geopolitical events, particularly involving Iran and Venezuela. Both platforms have been asked to provide documentation by June 5, 2026, regarding their trading practices and safeguards against insider trading.
- ▪The investigation was announced on May 22, 2026, by Chairman Rep. James Comer.
- ▪Suspicious trades were identified around major geopolitical events, including the Iran conflict and the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
- ▪Polymarket and Kalshi have until June 5, 2026, to respond to document requests from Congress.
8 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 14 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 4 centre, 2 right.
- ▪ James Comer starts investigation into Kalshi and Polymarket over insider trading — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Comer launches investigation into prediction markets insider trading — The Hill
- ▪ House lawmakers launch insider trading probe into Kalshi and Polymarket — CBS News — Top
- ▪ House Oversight chair launches probe into insider trading on Kalshi and Polymarket — r/CryptoCurrency
- ▪ Oversight Chair James Comer demands info from Kalshi, Polymarket CEOs over alleged insider trading — New York Post
- ▪ House Oversight is probing prediction markets for insider trading tied to Iran war bets — Quartz
- ▪ Comer launches congressional probe into insider trading on Kalshi, Polymarket — CNBC — Top
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