An NYPD officer stands guard at the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan, New York, U.S., September 6, 2024. REUTERS/Adam Gray/ File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab May 27, 2026 - The topic of the day amongst white collar practitioners and non-lawyers alike is the ease with which government insiders may profit from nonpublic information when trading on prediction markets relating to political and geopolitical events.