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Polymarket Wagers on Bank Failures Trigger FDIC Concerns

Friday, September 25, 2026


Prediction markets on Polymarket have offered wagers on the failure of major banks including Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, and Bank of America. According to reporting, these markets have drawn the attention of officials in Washington. The FDIC and other regulators have not made public statements confirming the nature or scope of their review.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-25/polymarket-wagers-on-bank-failures-trigger-fdic-concerns

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