60 Minutes 11/30/2025: Polymarket, CRISPR Kids, Lamine Yamal
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Dec 1, 2025 Shayne Coplan, the 27-year-old founder and CEO of Polymarket, discusses the growth of his online prediction market, explaining how it forecasts political and cultural trends with real-time data. He shares insights on the company's plans to reenter the U.S. market after overcoming regulatory challenges. The discussion also highlights Lambert High students using CRISPR to tackle Lyme disease, and their competitive spirit as they aim for success at the global iGEM competition. Additionally, 18-year-old soccer prodigy Lamine Yamal reveals his rapid rise and desire to carve out his own path in football.
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Big Bettor Turns Research Into Profits
- A top Polymarket bettor, 'Domer', treats markets like research and made nearly $3 million last year.
- He won $250,000 by betting $4,000 on J.D. Vance months before the pick.
Regulation Shaped Polymarket's Early Path
- Polymarket launched quickly without regulatory approval and drew CFTC scrutiny, forcing U.S. geoblocking.
- Shayne Copland characterizes the issue as incompatibility with existing laws rather than malicious wrongdoing.
Politics Altered Enforcement Outcomes
- A change in U.S. administration eased enforcement and allowed Polymarket to reenter the U.S. market.
- The company later sold a licensed trading platform and attracted major political and financial backers.