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HBO\'s John Oliver targets prediction markets, says manipulation is too easy and regulation is a void

HBO satire show \"Last Week Tonight with John Oliver\" criticised prediction market platforms, highlighting regulatory gaps and the ease of manipulation. Oliver cited Kalyshi and Polymarket and described betting on political statements or whether events occur. He also criticised the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission for not adequately controlling contracts tied to risky events such as terrorism, assassination and war. The sector is growing fast, with forecasts it could reach $1 trillion by 2030.

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YouTube raises YouTube Premium and YouTube Music subscription prices

YouTube is raising subscription prices for YouTube Premium and YouTube Music. The increase applies to both new and existing subscribers. YouTube Premium’s individual plan rises to $15.99 a month, while the family plan moves to $26.99 and Premium Lite to $8.99. YouTube Music’s individual plan increases to $11.99 and its family plan to $18.99. Existing users will receive notice at least 30 days in advance.

Crypto

NYT points to Adam Back as possible Satoshi Nakamoto after year-long investigation

The New York Times has reported, in an investigative story, that Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto could be British cryptographer and Blockstream CEO Adam Back, The Block reported on April 8. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist John Carreyrou analysed old internet posts, court records and cached emails. He narrowed early mailing list users to a single person, citing writing habits. Back has consistently denied being Satoshi, and did so in an HBO documentary.