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[2026] Soldier Nets $410K Betting on Maduro Raid Insider Info

Fort Bragg's Gannon Ken Van Dyke turned top-secret raid plans into a $410K windfall on Polymarket. Now facing prison, this bust signals regulators' war on insider bets in crypto prediction markets.

Supply Chain Beat Apr 24, 2026 4 min read
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U.S. Special Forces soldier in uniform with Polymarket app and arrest handcuffs overlay

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • First CFTC insider trading charges on prediction markets via 'Eddie Murphy Rule' nets Special Forces soldier facing 50+ years. 𝕏
  • Van Dyke turned $33K bets into $410K profit using classified Maduro raid intel, laundering via crypto vaults. 𝕏
  • Polymarket self-reported, claims victory — but case signals broader regulatory crackdown on anonymous betting. 𝕏
Naoki Matsuda
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Naoki Matsuda

Japanese supply chain reporter covering Toyota's production system, Hitachi logistics, and Japan's port and rail freight network.

#CFTC charges #Maduro raid #Polymarket #insider trading #prediction markets
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Originally reported by Axios Supply Chain

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