As US soldier is charged for alleged Maduro bets, SEC conducts strikingly low-key probe of futures and prediction markets
The SEC is investigating suspicious trades in futures and prediction markets, potentially involving insider trading, while the DOJ has charged a US soldier for allegedly trading on classified information. The SEC's probe is reportedly low-key, with details remaining murky.
The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating suspicious trades in futures and prediction markets. The probe is focused on well-timed, high-dollar trades that have capitalized on surprise news developments. Chairman Paul Atkins is interested in fair markets and sees potential insider trading as a threat to investor trust. The SEC has launched a formal investigation, requesting information from market players. Futures trading activity is easily tracked through exchanges like the CME. The DOJ has also been meeting with officials from prediction markets. US Attorney Jay Clayton has stated that his office is looking into the trades.
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