Is "insider trading" the secret ingredient to digital success on the music charts?

How does “Earrings,” a 2024 indie sleeper by Malcom Todd that nobody had ever heard of make it to No. 1 on the Spotify charts in 2026? Whatever the case, Spotify had to issue a mea culpa after Kalshi pointed out that bots programmed by some bad actors who were looking to make a quick buck—not Malcom Todd—were probably to blame. Again, on this episode we return to the subject of insider trading, manipulation, and straight-up wire fraud and the almost limitless horizon of opportunities, some legitimate, some less so, offered by prediction markets.This is just another act on the Dark Side of Prediction Markets. And, there will likely be more to come, not only in terms of more episodes on this topic, but also of how everyday life is increasingly manipulated for profit.If you enjoyed the episode or want to throw some rocks, click below. We always appreciate the love from our growing On the Fringe community. If you're like to shoot us a message, reach out at [email protected] All the best from both of us,Dave + Gav