Pulling a bet like this is unusual and the company did not respond to 404 Media’s request for an explanation as to why. Word of the nuke bet drew wide attention online from critics already upset about Polymarket for its place in the depravity economy.

https://www.404media.co/polymarket-pulls-bet-on-nuclear-detonation-in-2026/

Polymarket Pulls Bet on Nuclear Detonation in 2026

‘How ghoulish.’ The depravity economy moves into the nuclear war business.

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@404mediaco "Depravity economy" is honestly a perfect descriptor. Thumbs up to whoever coined it. No notes.

@klausfiend @404mediaco

Jason Koebler?

@DanHugo @404mediaco Then thumbs up to Jason! Keep up the great work. 😃

@klausfiend @404mediaco

Speculation, I defer to confirmation either way by 404…

@klausfiend @404mediaco

I doubt 404 will respond. Another unfollow…