The Nobel Peace prize was awarded to Venezuelan opposition chief Maria Corina Machado. The five-member committee reportedly determined to appoint Machado by Oct. 6, in accordance with earlier experiences. Some sizeable bets had been made late Thursday:
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Investigation launched: Norwegian officers are probing suspicious Polymarket trades tied to the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize announcement.
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Suspicious bets: At the very least three merchants positioned giant wagers on Venezuelan opposition chief María Corina Machado successful, simply hours earlier than the official announcement.
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Earnings made: The trades generated about $90,000 in mixed revenue, with one account (“Dealer 6741”) incomes round $53,500.
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Market disruption: Machado’s odds spiked Thursday night, shifting what had been a decent race with Yulia Navalnaya, Donald Trump, and Pope Leo XIV.
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Leak issues: The timing raised fears of insider data leaks, because the committee reportedly made its resolution by October 6.
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Official response: Nobel Institute spokesperson Erik Aasheim confirmed they’re “wanting into it.”
The White Home has referred to as the vote political. Thus far Pres. Trump has remained quiet however I can hear “rigged” and “political” together with the potential for extra.
This text was written by Greg Michalowski at investinglive.com.
