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Betting on the news raises ethical questions for journalists

By Mia SatoThe Verge

Prediction market exchanges have created an environment where just about any piece of information is potentially monetizable: How well will BTS's new song perform this week? How hot will Los Angeles get? Will Donald Trump be impeached?

Users can wager on all …

Newsrooms are cutting deals with prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket while banning staff from using them. Newsrooms are cutting deals with pr…