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Prosecutors say Gannon Ken Van Dyke made $409,881 from 13 Polymarket bets tied to Nicolás Maduro.
The bets were allegedly placed while Van Dyke had classified knowledge of the planned operation.
Authorities say he withdrew funds on the day Maduro was captured and routed them through crypto.
The case adds pressure on prediction markets already facing insider-trading concerns.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 24, 2026·via engadget.com

A U.S. soldier has been charged over prediction market bets tied to the Maduro operation.
Prosecutors say he used confidential information and later tried to hide the activity.
The case could increase pressure on event-market oversight and compliance.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 24, 2026·via theverge.com

A newly established non-kinetic effects cell coordinated cyber operations during the Maduro capture in Caracas
Cyber effects targeted radar, internet, and power grid infrastructure to support the physical operation in real time
Senior leaders say the military now treats cyber capability with the same priority as kinetic weapons
Cyber Command 2.0 addresses recruitment, training, and rapid tool development for cyber operators
The operation raises unresolved questions about legal and ethical frameworks for cyber weapons affecting civilians

DT Editorial Team·Feb 17, 2026·5 min read·via defenseone.com