Was the Polymarket Trump whale smart or lucky?

Know thy neighbour, not thy trader

World - Financial Times - 7 hours ago

Polymarket says the whale betting heavily on Trump is a French individual

The mystery bettor making large trades on former President Donald Trump to win the election on a cryptocurrency site is a French national who is doing so based on personal belief, the site ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

‘God works in mysterious ways’: I became a Nvidia millionaire playing ‘World of Warcraft.’ Am I smart — or just lucky?

“I had no job and no unemployment benefits.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 27

Mystery Overseas Bettors Up Trump Stake on Polymarket Site

Newly legalized betting on elections spawns a potential $43 million payout for a GOP victory, raises the online odds of a Trump win, as well as concerns about possible foreign interference.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Polymarket Identifies a French Trader Behind Big Trump Bets

Polymarket said that it had linked a single trader to accounts that have wagered heavily on the Republican to win, pushing up his odds on the prediction market.

Business - The New York Times - October 24

Election Odds Swing in Trump’s Favor on Polymarket, a Crypto Betting Site

Donald Trump, Elon Musk and CNN have cited election predictions from Polymarket, a betting site where crypto enthusiasts have wagered more than $100 million on who will win the presidency.

Business - The New York Times - October 25

Trump: 'If I did' talk to Putin, 'it's a smart thing'

Donald Trump declined to say Tuesday if he's been in touch with Vladimir Putin since he left the White House but said it would have been smart if he had.

Axelrod: Team Trump ran a smart campaign

Democratic strategist David Axelrod commended former President Trump's team early Wednesday, saying it ran a "rational, well-conceived" campaign for an "often irrational" candidate. "I think they ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

French trader bet over $28 million on Trump election win using 4 Polymarket accounts

Supporters of Donald Trump, including Elon Musk, have touted shifting election odds on Polymarket even as polls largely show a tight race with Kamala Harris.

Business - CNBC - October 24

French trader bet over $28 million on Trump election win using 4 Polymarket accounts

A stark shift toward former President Donald Trump on the political gambling platform Polymarket this month stoked scrutiny about four accounts that have collectively spent over $28 million betting ...

Trump on reported Putin calls: 'If I did, it is a smart thing'

Former President Trump on Tuesday defended conversations he's reportedly had with Russian President Vladimir Putin since leaving the White House, even as he declined to confirm they took place. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Trump Says It Would Be a ‘Smart Thing’ if He Had Talked to Putin

Donald J. Trump declined to comment on whether he’d talked with the Russian president since leaving office. But he added, “If I have a relationship with people, that’s a good thing.”

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

Trump won't say if he's spoken to Putin, but "if I did, it's a smart thing"

Asked at the Economic Club of Chicago whether a report that he's spoken to Putin since he left office is true, Trump avoided a direct answer.

A French crypto whale backing Trump may be moving markets many times its size

There’s something funny going on in betting markets that seems to be leaking out into banking stocks, the dollar and Treasury yields.

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Trump records a 3-hour interview with Joe Rogan about the election, Harris and whales

In a highly anticipated interview, Donald Trump touched on a range of cultural and political issues Friday night in an three-hour conversation with Joe Rogan.

The French crypto whale looks to have made $47 million from his Trump bets

The French national who ran four interrelated accounts on the crypto betting site Polymarket has profited handsomely from his bets on former President Donald Trump.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

US election live: Trump holds rally in Atlanta after Georgia sees record first day of early voting

More than 250,000 voters cast ballots on day one of in-person early voting. Don’t miss important election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts Joe Biden is in his home ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Polymarket and PredictIt Gain Bets and Split From Polls

Supporters say the platforms are better at predicting the election. But questions have arisen about recent big bets, as they show a big lead for Donald Trump.

Business - The New York Times - October 16

Cashman says Yankees 'lucky to have' Boone

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman on Tuesday praised manager Aaron Boone and defended his team from criticism by Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly over New York's sloppy World Series defensive play.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

An anti-whaling activist will stay in detention in Greenland

A court in Greenland has once again decided to extend the custody of anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson till Nov. 13 while Denmark considers a Japanese extradition request

World - ABC News - October 23

NOAA: RFK Jr. whale head allegation unfounded

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said Wednesday an allegation about former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his “reported collection of a whale ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time

Scientists have discovered dinosaur fossils for the first time in Hong Kong.

Australia’s Jack Miller ‘lucky’ to survive horror MotoGP crash in Malaysia

‘I ran over his legs and I was worried for him,’ says Joan Mir Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia goes on to win race at Sepang Jack Miller believes he is lucky to have walked away from a horror crash ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Why the Oura Smart Ring Has a Cult Following

A smart ring is ideal for people who are curious about their vitals, troubled by sleepless nights or annoyed by the thought of a smartwatch. Oura is the leading brand.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

8 Best Smart Shades, Blinds, and Curtains (2024)

From made-to-measure smart shades to retrofit curtain bots, these are our favorite WIRED-tested drapes for your windows.

Tech - Wired - October 16

The Best Smart Rings, Tested and Reviewed (2024)

A svelte smart ring can track important health metrics and doesn't need to be charged every day.

Tech - Wired - 6 days ago

Anti-whaling activist held in Greenland appeals for political asylum in France

Paul Watson of the Sea Shepherd organisation faces extradition to Japan after arrest in Nuuk in July. Paul Watson, the anti-whaling activist detained in Greenland and awaiting possible extradition ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

How an ex-Goldman banker built a $10bn private credit ‘whale’ — and now may sell it

After years of preparation, HPS is on the verge of either a deal or an IPO

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Tour Egypt’s Valley of the Whales for a window onto the history of evolution

World - Yahoo News - October 27

Whales ‘relentlessly pestered’: tourism boom sparks new rules in French Polynesia

Caps on the number of boats allowed to approach whales among measures to be introduced while experts say restrictions don’t go far enough. Lisette Muratore swam with humpback whales for the first ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Recent whale deaths highlight risks from Antarctica's booming krill fishery

The Associated Press has learned that two humpback whales were found dead and another seriously injured this year in huge nets used to collect krill for fishmeal and human dietary supplements near ...

Tech - ABC News - October 30

Squirrels, whales, bears: why is the road to the White House strewn with dead animals?

Reports of casual cruelty to animals during the presidential race are more about gaining votes than concern for their welfare. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

The Best Spooky Tech for Your Halloween Smart Home: Smart Bulbs, Projectors, and More

Add some high-tech horror to your Halloween decorations with scary sounds, frightening lights, and more.

Tech - Wired - October 30

Rocker Jake E. Lee says shooter 'emptied his clip on me,' feels 'very lucky'

Jake E. Lee, shot multiple times this week in Las Vegas, said that the bullets went through his forearm, foot and back, breaking a rib and damaging a lung.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 18

'Virus made me realise how lucky I am' - Young on England return

Twelve months after a serious virus wrecked his England hopes, winger Dom Young is back, ready to make up for lost time as they face a two-Test series against Samoa, live on the BBC.

‘DJT’ is booming. Here’s why other SPAC stocks haven’t been so lucky.

A surge of companies decided to go public via SPAC mergers in 2020 and 2021. Since then, not so much.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

North Carolina man's lucky $20 find turns into $1 million scratch-off win

A North Carolina man used a $20 bill he discovered on the ground to buy a lottery scratch-off ticket that won him a $1 million top prize, officials said.

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