Google Engineer Accused of Polymarket Insider Trading Says He Was Just Gambling

August 27, 2026 Kate Knibbs

Michele Spagnuolo was arrested for alleged insider trading on Polymarket, but the Switzerland-based engineer says he was simply gambling—activity that is beyond the reach of US commodities law.

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AI Agents Are Hacking Systems. Could That Push the US and China to Cooperate?
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Labor Day 2026 Deals Got Me a Complete Starter Tool Kit for Under $375
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