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FBI Raids Home of Polymarket Founder

November 13, 2024 at 4:31 pm EST By Taegan Goddard Leave a Comment

The FBI raided the New York City apartment of Shayne Coplan, the founder and CEO of Polymarket, Axios reports.

“Polymarket is one of the most active prediction betting markets, gaining mainstream attention during the recent presidential election.”

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