Polymarket has removed a controversial market where users could speculate on the use of nuclear weapons in 2026. The move came after strong criticism and accusations that betting on such scenarios was unethical.
Analysts also pointed to potential insider trading, noting that winning bets were sometimes placed from newly created anonymous addresses with extremely low probability of success.
Markets linked to a possible US military operation against Iran are still listed on the platform.
South Korean investigators identified a crypto-funded group executing vandalism and intimidation tasks via Telegram.
Payments of up to $700 were offered for damaging property and harassing victims.
Several individuals are in custody, with efforts underway to locate the masterminds.