At the center of the deal is a custom on-chain detection model built on Chainalysis Data Solutions, designed to surface patterns consistent with insider knowledge. The tools will also produce blockchain-verified evidence for use in law enforcement and regulatory inquiries.

The timing is pointed. Earlier this month, the DOJ charged an active-duty U.S. Army soldier with using classified military intelligence tied to a raid on Nicolás Maduro to place bets on Polymarket, generating roughly $409,881 in profits from about $33,000 in wagers.