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title: "Onchain data casts doubt on insider-trading theory in NYT’s ‘suspicious’ election betting story"
url: https://thecoingazette.com/onchain-data-casts-doubt-on-insider-trading-theory-in-nyts-suspicious-election-betting-story/
date: 2026-11-08
modified: 2026-11-08
lang: en
author: "Coin Gazette Editorial"
description: "The New York Times reported on 'suspicious' bets, but two experts who reviewed The Block's findings said the evidence doesn't strongly suggest foul play. "
categories:
  - "Crypto News"
tags:
  - "crypto"
  - "cryptocurrencies"
  - "Defi"
  - "Market Trends"
  - "News"
word_count: 24
---

# Onchain data casts doubt on insider-trading theory in NYT’s ‘suspicious’ election betting story

The New York Times reported on 'suspicious' bets, but two experts who reviewed The Block's findings said the evidence doesn't strongly suggest foul play.