3 outlets·3 reports·over 15h
Investigation: Polymarket is paying creators to make deceptive videos about winning bets, targeting users in the US, where its primary crypto platform is banned (Wall Street Journal)

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Polymarket has been paying creators to produce deceptive videos that promote fictitious betting opportunities, including claims of winning bets. The videos are aimed at users in the United States, where the platform’s primary cryptocurrency service is prohibited. This practice has been highlighted across multiple reports.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechMeme·Investigation: Polymarket is paying creators to make deceptive videos about winning bets, targeting users in the US, where its primary crypto platform is banned (Wall Street Journal)
- TechCrunch·Polymarket reportedly paid creators to post deceptive videos about fake bets
- Engadget·Polymarket has reportedly been paying creators to post fake betting videos
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