Ghislaine Maxwell, the infamous associate of Jeffrey Epstein, recently met with the Department of Justice—and now speculation is running wild about whether she might "flip" and cooperate with prosecutors. The rumor mill has gone into overdrive, especially on Polymarket, where bettors are wagering on whether she’ll strike a deal.

Prediction market Polymarket is showing overwhelming odds (96.3%) that the Federal Reserve won’t cut interest rates at its upcoming meeting, despite former President Trump’s claim that the Fed is "ready" to ease. Only a tiny fraction of bettors are wagering on a small rate cut.

Editor’s Note: This story highlights the tension between political rhetoric and market expectations. While Trump’s comments might stir speculation, real-money bets on Polymarket suggest investors aren’t buying it—at least not yet. It’s a reminder that prediction markets can sometimes cut through the noise and reflect what traders actually think is coming.

A $10,000 bet on a NASCAR race through the prediction platform Polymarket spiraled into a $60,000 dispute after the oracle (UMA) rejected an early payout, even though the bettor’s prediction was technically correct. The clash has reignited debates about how UMA’s system handles settlements—especially after a similar controversy involving Ukrainian President Zelensky earlier this year.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about a messy bet—it’s a red flag for trust in decentralized prediction markets. If users can’t rely on the system to honor accurate outcomes, it undermines the whole point of these platforms. With UMA’s oracle already under scrutiny, this could push traders toward more transparent alternatives—or scare them off entirely.