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August 29, 2026

Gabriel Perez Fined $172,000 for Insider Trading on Prediction Markets

  • Gabriel Perez has been fined a total of $172,000, which includes repaying $107,539 in profits and a $65,000 civil penalty, due to his insider trading activities.
  • He misused his access to President Trump's speeches to place bets on specific phrases, violating his duty of trust and confidence.
  • The CFTC noted Perez's cooperation during the investigation, which contributed to the penalties being described as a substantial discount.

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