Alegerile prezidențiale România 2024: Suspiciuni de tranzacții fictive de sute de milioane de dolari pe Polymarket

Global prediction markets on Polymarket for Romania and Ethiopia have seen over $600 million in trading volume, significantly higher than typical political event markets. Most transactions involved candidates with low chances of winning. Shana Bautista from Polymarket noted that suspicious accounts were blocked after investigations. In Romania, unusual trading patterns were observed, with a high percentage of transactions flagged as potentially fictitious. Similar anomalies occurred in Ethiopia's elections, where a large volume of trades appeared to manipulate outcomes. Experts raised concerns about market manipulation, prompting speculation about regulatory scrutiny from the CFTC.