The CEO of Polymarket, Shayne Coplan, had his home raided for the FBI. Let's look at the background of Polymarket and find out how prediction market websites actually work. 

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FBI agents raided the home of Shane Copeland, CEO of Polymarket, a website that allows users to buy futures contracts on world events outcomes. Although the site does not offer services to U.S. customers, it has been influential, particularly in the 2024 presidential election market. The raid focuses on Polymarket’s operations potentially allowing illegal U.S. citizen participation, market manipulation, and political retribution theories. Despite facing legal challenges, Polymarket remains influential in the crypto community.

FBI makes daring raid of Polymarket CEO's home...

<p>I think then stake must be banned also</p>
