- Noble prize betting on Polymarket scrutinized by Norwegian authorities.
- Concerns about Nobel Committee information breach motivated investigation.
- No market volatility yet in ETH, USDC, or MATIC assets.
Norwegian authorities are investigating unusual bets on Polymarket related to the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner, suspecting a leak inside the Nobel Committee. User โdirtycupโ gained $30,000 from a last-minute $70,000 wager prior to the award announcement.
Polymarketโs suspicious wagers have prompted serious allegations of information breaches, possibly originating from the Nobel Committee. Norwegian authorities are focused on the timing of these bets and potential insider knowledge.
Kristian Berg Harpviken, Nobel Committee director, condemned the incident, citing financial exploitation of leaked data. He emphasized:
โIt seems we have been prey to a criminal actor who wants to earn money on our information.โ
Meanwhile, Polymarketโs Shayne Coplan has not commented, maintaining silence across official and social platforms.
Although no market disruptions have been observed in connection to USDC, ETH, or MATIC, concerns about regulatory scrutiny are increasing. This incident may signal future interventions in prediction markets.
Historically, Nobel-related leaks in 2013 and 2018 did not lead to formal probes, although this situation may prompt a review of decentralized prediction platforms. The financial impact remains speculative, contingent on the investigationโs findings. Market dynamics could shift if further leaks are confirmed.
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