PolyPunter publishes news, analysis, explainers, and opinion about prediction markets, including platforms such as Polymarket, Kalshi, and PredictIt, as well as related regulation, politics, sports, crypto, and economic events.
This Editorial Policy explains how we produce content, how we handle sources and corrections, and how we separate journalism from advertising. Last updated: September 1, 2026.
Mission and scope
PolyPunter’s mission is to make prediction-market news clear, timely, and useful. We cover market moves, platform rules, regulatory developments (including CFTC and related court actions), and the real-world events those markets price.
We write for readers who trade, research, or simply want to understand what prediction-market prices are saying. We are not a prediction-market operator, broker, or financial adviser.
Editorial standards
Every published piece should meet these standards:
- Accuracy. Facts, names, dates, volumes, prices, and legal claims are checked against primary sources whenever possible.
- Clarity. We explain market mechanics in plain language and define jargon on first use.
- Fairness. We distinguish confirmed facts from rumor, trader speculation, and our own interpretation.
- Transparency. We say what we know, what we do not know, and where numbers come from.
- Accountability. Errors are corrected promptly and visibly.
How we report
Reporting typically begins with official filings, platform data, court documents, company statements, reputable news outlets, and on-the-record interviews. Secondary sources are used to provide context and are attributed.
We prefer primary evidence: CFTC orders, platform rulebooks, resolution criteria, on-chain or exchange-reported volume when available, and named spokespeople. Screenshots and market snapshots are time-stamped when used.
Anonymous sources are used only when the information is important, we believe it is reliable, and there is a valid reason the source cannot be named. We do not publish rumors presented as fact.
Headlines must reflect the article. We do not use clickbait that overstates certainty, volume, or legal outcomes.
News vs. opinion
News articles report what happened and attribute claims. Analysis explains why prices moved or why a rule change matters. Opinion pieces argue a point of view and are labeled as opinion, commentary, or editorial.
Labeled opinion still must not invent facts. Arguments should be supported by evidence readers can check.
Prediction-market data and forecasts
Market prices are not guarantees. A 70% contract price is a traded probability at a given point in time, not a prediction by PolyPunter that an event will occur.
When we cite odds, volume, or open interest, we name the platform and, where practical, the market title and the snapshot time. Markets can move quickly; figures may be outdated after publication.
We do not promise trading profits. Content on PolyPunter is for informational and educational purposes only and is not investment, legal, or betting advice.
Editorial independence and conflicts of interest
Editorial decisions are made by PolyPunter staff, not by advertisers, affiliates, or platforms we cover. Coverage of Polymarket, Kalshi, PredictIt, or other venues does not mean endorsement.
If PolyPunter has a commercial relationship that could reasonably affect a story—such as affiliate links, sponsored posts, or paid partnerships—that relationship will be disclosed on the relevant page or article.
Writers and editors should disclose personal trading positions or other material conflicts when those positions could reasonably be seen to influence the story. We do not allow sources or partners to review copy in exchange for favorable coverage.
Sponsored or partner content, if published, will be clearly labeled and will not be presented as independent news.
Use of AI tools
PolyPunter may use AI tools for research assistance, outlines, transcription, or draft language. A human editor remains responsible for verification, judgment, and publication.
We do not publish unreviewed AI output as finished journalism. Market figures, legal claims, quotes, and names are checked by a person before they go live.
Corrections and updates
If we get something wrong, we correct it. Minor typos may be fixed silently. Substantive errors of fact—wrong numbers, misidentified people, incorrect legal outcomes, or misleading headlines—receive a correction note on the article.
When a developing story changes, we update the article and, when the change is material, add an update line with the date.
To request a correction, use the contact details below and include the article URL, the passage in question, and supporting evidence.
Comments and reader submissions
Reader comments and forum posts, where enabled, represent the views of the people who write them, not PolyPunter. We may remove content that is unlawful, abusive, spam, or off-topic.
Unsolicited tips are welcome. We do not guarantee publication and may need to verify information before using it.
Legal and responsible-use notice
Prediction markets and event contracts are regulated differently by jurisdiction. Readers are responsible for knowing the laws that apply to them. PolyPunter does not offer accounts, take wagers, or execute trades.
Nothing on this site is an offer to buy or sell any contract, security, or commodity. Past market performance does not predict future results.
Editorial contact
Questions about this policy, correction requests, and story tips can be sent via email to PolyPunter@gmail.com. Please include “Editorial” in the subject line when possible.
This policy may be updated as our coverage and legal environment change. The date at the top of this page reflects the latest revision.