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Prediction Market Traders Just Got Spotify To Delete Half A Million Streams

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Spotify removed more than 500,000 streams from Malcolm Todd’s indie pop track “Earrings” after its surge to No. 1 on the U.S. chart lined up with big bets on prediction market Kalshi. The song’s streams jumped about 70% in a day, triggering fraud detection and a chart reset. The PBD Podcast is hosted by Patrick Bet David, CEO of Valuetainment. Join us live every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9 AM EST as we break down the biggest stories in news, politics, business, current events, and pop culture, plus interviews with today’s most influential leaders. Our mission is to enlighten, entertain, and educate current and future leaders through real conversations, sharp analysis, and bold perspectives. Watch the Home Team for real time reactions and catch exclusive one on one interviews with Patrick Bet David every Tuesday and Thursday featuring top entrepreneurs, executives, and newsmakers. Subscribe and join a community focused on leadership, growth, and thinking bigger. The future looks bright.

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Mashable

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· Jul 3, 2026

Spotify deletes 500K streams of popular song for suspected Kalshi, Polymarket user manipulation

Prediction market traders are alleging foul play after Spotify removed half a million streams from a top charting song.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 25, 2026

Spotify: What Changed My Mind From Hold To Buy (Rating Upgrade)

Spotify: What Changed My Mind From Hold To Buy (Rating Upgrade)

The korea Herald News

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· Jun 23, 2026

BTS’ Jungkook hits record 3b on Spotify, 1st in Asia

Jungkook of BTS has exceeded 3 billion streams on Spotify with his solo single “Seven (feat. Latto),” the first time an Asian artist has reached the milestone in the platform’s history. “Seven” ranks at No. 64 on Spotify’s most streamed singles chart and has stayed on its Weekly Top Songs Global chart for 153 weeks, the longest run for a solo single from an Asian singer. The single debuted atop Billboard’s Hot 100, logged 15 weeks on the main songs chart, and dominated both the Global 200 and Gl

The Next Web

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· Jul 3, 2026

Spotify pushes back on Kalshi and Polymarket after a song’s chart run looked rigged

Spotify has removed roughly 500,000 streams from Malcolm Todd’s song “Earrings” after the track’s sudden rise to the top of its US daily chart lined up suspiciously well with a bet on the prediction market Kalshi. The company has also asked Kalshi and Polymarket to remove its logo from their sites and make clear that neither platform [] This story continues at The Next Web

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 22, 2026

Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex gains 450 pts, Nifty crosses 24,100 lead by IT stocks; RIL shares jump 3%; Crude stays below $80

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live Updates: Sensex soared 312.03 pts or 0.41 to 77,114.93 at 9.17 am after a positive opening at 77,160.67 from the previous close of 76,802.90. Nifty 50 climbed 104.95 pts or 0.44 to 24,118.05.

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Related coverage for "Prediction Market Traders Just Got Spotify To Delete Half A Million Streams": Mashable — Spotify deletes 500K streams of popular song for suspected Kalshi, Polymarket user manipulation. Seeking Alpha — Spotify: What Changed My Mind From Hold To Buy (Rating Upgrade). The korea Herald News — BTS’ Jungkook hits record 3b on Spotify, 1st in Asia. The Next Web — Spotify pushes back on Kalshi and Polymarket after a song’s chart run looked rigged. The Hindu BusinessLine — Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex gains 450 pts, Nifty crosses 24,100 lead by IT stocks; RIL shares jump 3%; Crude stays below $80