Streaming giant Spotify is demanding that prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket disassociate themselves from the music service. The company identified users manipulating song rankings, which directly influenced bets placed on these prediction platforms. Spotify wants to ensure no one mistakenly believes it endorses these markets or their betting activities.

This move comes after Spotify detected schemes designed to artificially boost certain songs' chart positions. These manipulated rankings were then used as the basis for financial wagers on Kalshi and Polymarket, platforms where users bet on future events. Spotify's action aims to sever any perceived connection to these potentially misleading practices.

The streaming service requested that both Kalshi and Polymarket remove Spotify's logo and issue clear statements disclaiming any partnership. By distancing itself, Spotify seeks to protect its brand integrity and avoid association with markets where its data is being exploited for speculative betting purposes.