“Journalism is better when it’s backed by live markets.”

  • orclev@lemmy.world
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    12 hours ago

    It’s like a twisted new version of the old pump and dump scam crossed with insider trading. Take out a bet, blog about it to influence the outcome and/or get a bunch of people to bet against you, and then profit in when it comes out like you expected.