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Kalshi and Polymarket bets on clinical trials criticized as 'ghastly'

Kalshi and Polymarket bets on clinical trials criticized as 'ghastly'
NPR Business Friday 07 August 2026, 10:00 UTC By Bobby Allyn 1 min read
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Researchers warn betting on clinical trials could incentivize insider trading and interfere with drug development. But Kalshi and Polymarket say they provide valuable information to patients.(Image credit: Fred Tanneau)

Researchers warn betting on clinical trials could incentivize insider trading and interfere with drug development. But Kalshi and Polymarket say they provide valuable information to patients.

(Image credit: Fred Tanneau)

Kalshi (PERSON) Polymarket (PERSON) Fred Tanneau (PERSON)
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