Republican lawmaker proposes prediction markets insider trading ban, not including White House officials

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Republican lawmaker proposes prediction markets insider trading ban, not including White House officials

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A Republican lawmaker proposes a bill to ban insider trading on prediction markets, excluding White House officials. The legislation prohibits policy wagers, but does not restrict members of Congress from using these platforms or making sports bets. This move aims to prevent potential exploitation of sensitive information, maintaining market integrity and trust.

The bill did not specifically bar members of the US Congress from using the platforms or making sports bets, but prohibited policy wagers.