Wall Street Journal Exposes Secret Influencer Marketing Network Behind Polymarket

By אייל טירן

First reported by Now 14 · Jun 21, 2026

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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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 21, 2026

Wall Street Journal Exposes Secret Influencer Marketing Network Behind Polymarket

YnetCenter · HebrewJun 21, 2026

Influencers Were Paid to Stage Fake Wins on Polymarket, Report Says

CalcalistUnrated · HebrewJun 21, 2026

WSJ: Polymarket Paid Influencers to Stage Fake Bets and Pretend Wins

Now 14Right · HebrewJun 21, 2026

Wall Street Journal Exposes Polymarket’s Fake-Bet Influencer Campaign

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