In response to unusual trading patterns following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a pause in military strikes on Iran, the White House issued an internal warning to staff against exploiting their official positions for financial gain in prediction markets. The advisory, sent via email on March 24, highlighted concerns after over $760 million in oil futures contracts were traded within minutes of the announcement. Additionally, three accounts on the prediction platform Polymarket reportedly profited over $600,000 by accurately forecasting the ceasefire's timing, leading to speculation about potential insider knowledge. While the administration confirmed the email's authenticity, officials acknowledged the ethical challenges posed by crypto-based prediction platforms, which allow anonymous betting on real-world events. Senator Richard Blumenthal criticized prediction markets for turning war into a gambling game and proposed legislation to ban betting on military events, citing concerns of corruption and exploitation. Recent incidents, including a trader profiting from the downfall of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and arrests in Israel for using classified information for betting, have intensified scrutiny on these platforms.