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Wall Street Journal Exposes Secret Influencer Marketing Network Behind Polymarket
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
67% right-leaningFirst reported by Now 14 · 5 days ago
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What happened
A Wall Street Journal investigation says Polymarket paid influencers to fake trading success through cloned simulation systems. The campaign, aimed at U.S. users despite regulatory restrictions, drew more than 140 million views and prompted TikTok and YouTube action.
- 01Polymarket allegedly paid influencers to fake profitable trades.
- 02Dozens of college-age creators were paid thousands monthly.
- 03The campaign used cloned simulation systems and fake social engagement.
- 04The effort reached more than 140 million views.
- 05TikTok and YouTube restricted accounts after the report.
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