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.
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 — just a week after the election betting platform accurately predicted Donald Trump’s stunning victory, The Post has learned.
How Polymarket Predicted Trump: The Inside Story As FBI Raids CEO's Home
Shayne Coplan and the crypto-based prediction markets appeared to steal a march on traditional pollsters, calling it early for Trump.
Feds raid Polymarket CEO’s home after platform predicted Trump victory
Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan’s home was raided by the FBI early Wednesday morning after the Department of Justice launched an investigation into the betting platform for allegedly allowing U.S.-based users to place wagers.
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 calls FBI raid on CEO ‘political retribution’
FBI raids Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan's Manhattan home, seizing electronics, amid probe into alleged federal gambling law violations.
FBI raids Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan – Is his pro-Trump bet behind the crackdown?
FBI agents raided the Soho apartment of Shayne Coplan, CEO of Polymarket, just one week after the platform accurately predicted Trump’s victory. Coplan claims the raid is an attempt to punish him for his non-traditional and seemingly pro-Trump predictions.
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F.B.I. searches home of Polymarket founder amid unlicensed betting probe
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