When Trump “Died” and Web3 Gamblers Lost Their Marbles 🎲⚰️

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Rumors about Trump’s health ignited $1.5 million in prediction market bets, revealing both ethical and regulatory challenges in Web3 platforms. 

Ah, the weekend when social media collectively lost its marbles-or should I say, its Monopoly money. It seems that President Donald Trump, who had been quieter than a butler at tea time, sent the internet into a tizzy with whispers of his untimely demise. Naturally, this led to a frenzy of betting activity on Web3 platforms. Because nothing says “respectful governance” like wagering on whether your leader has shuffled off this mortal coil.

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Finally, on the 2nd of September, the much-alive former President reappeared, dispelling the rumors with all the grace of a man who just discovered he’d been trending for all the wrong reasons. His reaction? A succinct yet poetic: “It’s sort of crazy.” Well, quite. But then again, so is trying to sell NFTs of your face. 🤷‍♂️

Liberal commentator Keith Olbermann added his two cents, musing:

“Of course Trump’s not dead, on the other hand how could you be certain? And how could his own White House have possibly made it look more like he was or is desperately ill or had surgery or is having surgery or what?”

Indeed, Mr. Olbermann. One might think the White House communications team was taking tips from a particularly disorganized episode of *Downton Abbey*.

Prediction Markets Go Wild: Betting on Death Like It’s the Kentucky Derby 🐴💸

The chaos surrounding these rumors wasn’t confined to Twitter-it spilled over into prediction markets, where gamblers placed over $1.5 million worth of bets on whether Trump would leave office in 2025. Half of those bets were tied to scenarios that could be politely described as “morbid.”

And let us not forget the involvement of Donald Trump Jr., advisor to Polymarket and Kalshi, lending them an air of legitimacy thicker than a fruitcake. Truly, nepotism never sleeps.

Meanwhile, the crypto world reacted with all the subtlety of a bull in a china shop. Trump Coin dipped by 0.73%, presumably mourning the fact that no one cared about it anymore. Meanwhile, the global crypto market cap hit $3.84 trillion, proving once again that cryptoland operates on logic even Lewis Carroll would find baffling.

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All in all, this kerfuffle serves as a delightful reminder of humanity’s unquenchable thirst for drama-and our willingness to bet on literally anything. Whether it’s Trump’s health, altcoin seasons, or whether your neighbor’s dog will win Best in Show, there’s always someone ready to place a wager.

In conclusion, dear reader, remember this: next time you hear a rumor about a prominent figure kicking the bucket, take it with a grain of salt. Or better yet, invest in popcorn futures-you’ll probably make more money watching the circus unfold. 🍿😂

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2025-09-03 15:21