Matthew Modabber
Coverage of Matthew Modabber in the Nexus archive.
- Internal videos show how Polymarket trained creators on fake bets
Polymarket trained social media creators to produce videos simulating fake bets using a platform called 'Fakecharts,' with employees instructing them on depositing 'fake money' to promote the site. The company paid influencers via PayPal for these videos, which regulators now investigate for deceptive marketing, alongside legal challenges in France and the U.S.
- How paid influencers hype Polymarket's odds: 'Unbelievable how accurate'
Polymarket's chief marketing officer paid influencers hundreds of thousands of dollars via a personal PayPal account to promote the prediction market without disclosing the payments. Influencers like Nick Shirley incorporated Polymarket branding into content, and at least 20 creators promoted the platform over 490 times on X without revealing their paid partnerships.
- Polymarket believes archrival Kalshi could be spying on its NYC offices, employees: ‘Too many coincidences’
Polymarket alleges that its competitor Kalshi may be spying on its New York City offices and employees, citing suspicious copying and 'too many coincidences.' Matthew Modabber of Polymarket stated Kalshi's actions show 'bad intention' and that they are 'breathing down our neck.'