Nobel Peace Prize Bets under Investigation: Crypto Prediction Market Raises Security Concerns

Norwegian authorities are probing suspicious betting activity linked to the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner, María Corina Machado. This investigation follows a significant surge in wagers on Polymarket, a blockchain-based prediction platform, just before Machado’s win was announced, raising concerns about insider information and potential manipulation of the selection process. The probe comes as the crypto prediction market landscape is under increasing scrutiny from regulators and the media.