Senators can no longer use insider information to profit on emerging prediction market platforms. The Senate, before leaving Washington, D.C., for a weeklong recess, quietly passed legislation that would prevent senators and their staff from betting on prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket. On those platforms, users can bet on nearly anything, from world events […]
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European Christmas markets fortify security measures as terror threats force major operational changes
European Christmas markets are opening this year under tightened security and rising operational costs, as officials across Germany, France and other parts of Europe respond to what authorities describe as elevated threats to public safety. In Germany, spending on security for public events — including Christmas markets — has increased by about 44% over the […]
The Week Ahead: Key Developments Impacting Global Politics & Markets
Editor’s note: This article is an on-site version of KI Insights’ The Week Ahead newsletter covering events from Jan. 13 to Jan. 20. Sign up here to start your week with an agenda of Ukraine-related events, delivered directly to your inbox every Sunday. With 8 eight days left until the Jan. 20 inauguration of Donald […]