Thursday, May 14, 2026

Ritchie Torres

U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres, is shown during a congressional field hearing on Countering Violent Extremism, Terrorism and Antisemitic Threats in New Jersey. Monday, October 3, 2022

New Bill Would Bar Insider Trading in Prediction Markets

The legislation was spurred by suspiciously timed Venezuela trades, not sports.
January 9, 2026
People celebrate near Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, while President Trump has a press conference about US forces capturing Venezuela's leader Nicolas Maduro after bombing the capital Caracas on January 3, 2026.

Venezuela Trades, Not Sports, Drive New Prediction-Market Bill

A bill targeting insider trading on the platforms will be proposed this week.
January 5, 2026