US Senate bans members from prediction market bets
The US Senate has unanimously passed a rule banning its members from participating in prediction markets, aiming to curb insider trading and restore public trust.

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The US Senate has unanimously passed a rule banning its members from participating in prediction markets, aiming to curb insider trading and restore public trust.
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