Ocasio-Cortez: Prediction markets’ latest moves to block insider trading ‘absolutely not enough’
By Tara Suter
Published on March 24, 2026.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) has called for more measures to restrict insider trading in prediction markets, stating that the current measures are inadequate. Kalshi and Polymarket have announced new insider trading restrictions, with Kalsh launching new technological guardrails that will prevent politicians, athletes, and others from trading in certain politics and sports markets. Meanwhile, Polymarket has introduced updated market integrity rules to clarify three categories of prohibited insider trading conduct, including trading on stolen confidential information, illegal tips, and trading by those who can influence the outcome. The potential for misuse of betting markets with insider information has been highlighted during the Iran war.
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