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Polymarket Users Bet $4M on Potential US-Iran Strike Date

3/11/2026

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Polymarket, a cryptocurrency-based prediction market, allows bets on military actions such as US strikes on Iran.
Users recently wagered over $4 million on the exact date of a potential strike.
Polymarket claims anonymity, but allegations of corruption suggest some bettors may be identifiable.
The platform has been banned in several countries for non-compliance with gambling laws, raising concerns about data privacy and information warfare.

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Story summary

Polymarket, a cryptocurrency-based prediction market, allows bets on military actions such as US strikes on Iran.
Users recently wagered over $4 million on the exact date of a potential strike.
Polymarket claims anonymity, but allegations of corruption suggest some bettors may be identifiable.
The platform has been banned in several countries for non-compliance with gambling laws, raising concerns about data privacy and information warfare.