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EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 3 MIN

Lawmakers Outraged Over "Disgusting" War Bets on Polymarket | CoinDesk Daily

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Polymarket faces political backlash over contract tied to rescuing U.S. soldiers in Iran. Polymarket removed a betting market on the rescue of U.S. service members in Iran after lawmakers criticized it for reducing a military operation to a financial trade. Will this incident add to the pressure prediction markets face in Washington? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily." - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

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