There is strong evidence suggesting that an anonymous user on Polymarket profited significantly by placing bets based on inside information about the US invasion of Venezuela, raising concerns about insider trading and manipulation in prediction markets related to sensitive political and military events.
There is strong evidence suggesting that an anonymous user on Polymarket profited significantly by betting on the Venezuelan invasion, possibly using insider information related to the Trump administration's plans, raising concerns about the legality and ethics of prediction markets and their potential for manipulation.
The article argues that the transition to electric vehicles can significantly reduce global oil demand, which in turn could decrease conflicts driven by oil resources, such as the US invasion of Venezuela. It highlights how EVs and renewable energy sources can help diminish the geopolitical and social harms caused by oil dependency, and notes that oil consumption is already declining in many parts of the world due to increased adoption of EVs and energy efficiency measures.
A former Green Beret, Jordan Goudreau, has been ordered to be arrested after failing to appear in court regarding his alleged plot to invade Venezuela in 2020, which was part of a failed coup attempt. Goudreau, involved in a controversial plan to train mercenaries for a cross-border raid, faces multiple legal issues including weapons charges and bond violations, amid ongoing tensions over U.S. and Venezuelan relations.