Prediction bets on Polymarket tied to Iran war calls for investigations from lawmakers

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Congress is investigating Polymarket after anonymous traders made huge bets on the U.S.-Iran ceasefire minutes before Trump announced it. Past wagers on geopolitical events suggest possible insider trading, with $143 million estimated in profits. Polymarket, banned in the U.S., continues offshore crypto operations while seeking domestic rollout, competing with Kalshi.