A new House bill introduced by Rep. Ritchie Torres seeks to prohibit government officials from participating in prediction markets. The legislation is motivated by concerns that politicians may exploit insider information for personal gain within these markets. The bill addresses the intersection of political integrity and financial markets, raising questions about the ethical use of privileged information. The development highlights ongoing scrutiny of potential conflicts of interest involving government officials and their engagement with financial instruments.

A new House bill introduced by Rep. Ritchie Torres seeks to prohibit government officials from participating in prediction markets. The legislation is motivated by concerns that politicians may exploit insider information for personal gain within these markets. The bill addresses the intersection of political integrity and financial markets, raising questions about the ethical use of privileged information. The development highlights ongoing scrutiny of potential conflicts of interest involving government officials and their engagement with financial instruments.