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00:02Traders and speculative bettors profited from the capture of Nicolas Maduro after prediction
00:07markets anticipated his ousting, according to Benzinga. Activity surged on Polymarket
00:12late Friday as traders bet on Maduro's exit. Trump announced Maduro's capture early Saturday,
00:18confirming those market movements. A newly created account invested $33,849 on Friday
00:25and earned $436,759.61 after the announcement. Trading spiked around a market asking whether
00:33Maduro would be in U.S. custody by January 31st. Representative Richie Torres plans to propose
00:39legislation to bar federal officials from participating in prediction markets, according
00:44to Axios. The capture prompted celebrations within Florida's Venezuelan community.
00:49Senator Bernie Sanders criticized Trump's authority to act, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio
00:54warn Cuban leaders over Venezuela's security. For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.
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