The saying "Knowledge is power" is something everyone knows.

But looking at the current situation, it seems more accurate to say, "Knowing something secretly is my income."

Now, knowledge has become a 'coupon' that you can exchange directly for dollars at a currency exchange.

Especially when looking at the ultimate realm of freedom and capital, the news from the United States makes the movie 'The Wolf of Wall Street' seem mild.

"Operation Start? I'm placing my bets!"

In the past, 'insider information' meant Wall Street suits managing information and trying hard to leak it.

But the recent incident involving a U.S. special forces member is the pinnacle of absurdity.

Holding classified information about operations in Venezuela, what he did was not worry about national security but access an online betting site to receive $400,000 (about 500 million won).

Previously: "If this operation fails, the country is in danger."

Now: "If I bet at the right time, my account will skyrocket!"

This is not just simple moral hazard. They used information that could determine the fate of the nation as a source for a 'gambling game.'

In the past, this would have been a crime punishable by life imprisonment, but now it is viewed as either "a lucky guy who hit it big" or "an unlucky guy who got caught."

The world has already become a giant 'casino'

This is not just a military issue. Wars, ceasefire negotiations, interest rate announcements, and even political scandals.

All major events in the world have now become a betting table under the name of 'Prediction Market.'

Why has this happened? Because the structure has changed.

Shield of anonymity: A perfect laundering machine has emerged with cryptocurrencies and offshore accounts.

Speed of information: Knowing a minute earlier can be worth millions of dollars.

Lowered risk: The fear of getting caught has been overshadowed by the greed of "if I don't get caught, I'll hit the jackpot."

The signal of "Don't get caught" and the collapse of the system

The scariest part is this.

This news has become a trend that is seen 'often' rather than a 'rare' tale.

This is a strong signal that the system is broken.

While the collusion of power and information with money has always existed, in the past, there was at least a terrifying rule that "if you get caught, you're done."

But now, information is so intricately tangled, and money crosses borders at the speed of light.

By the time law enforcement tracks it, the money has already been 'laundered.'

As tensions rise between the U.S. and Iran in 2026, suspicious trading flows that are hard to view as simple investments have been repeatedly detected in the market.

In particular, movements betting on falling oil prices have emerged just before major announcements from President Trump regarding ceasefire extensions and policy changes, raising strong suspicions of insider information leaks.

The most notable aspect is that large-scale bets are concentrated at specific times.

For example, about $430 million worth of sell orders flooded the Brent crude futures market just 15 minutes before President Trump announced the extension of the ceasefire with Iran.

This pattern has reportedly repeated at least three times, making it difficult to view it as mere coincidence or investment judgment.

When summing up the scale of trades that seem to have been made with prior knowledge, it is estimated to exceed about 3 trillion won.

In other words, they were prepared to lose 3 trillion if not this. This raises suspicions of organized movements beyond individual investor judgment.

Looking at the actual profit structure raises even more questions. Just before announcements of factors leading to falling oil prices, such as the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, sell-offs concentrated, and immediately after the announcement, oil prices plummeted, resulting in short-term price differences reaching hundreds of millions to billions of won.

The timing of the trades also raises suspicions. Large orders were concentrated in time frames after the settlement price when trading volume is generally low, which can be interpreted as an intention to bet on a clear direction while minimizing market shock. This pattern shows a different nature from typical speculative trading and strongly suggests the possibility of insider trading.

What are we witnessing?

Ultimately, the saying by Francis Bacon, "Knowledge is power," has transformed into a 21st-century version.

"Take what others don't know first. And cash it in immediately, because deposits are faster than the law."

The world where even wars, policies, and national security are used as 'materials' to position oneself.

In this giant casino, ordinary people without information feel like mere extras who are sacrificed based on the 'results.'

Is this really the normal direction? Or have we already crossed a river from which we cannot return?

The more we read between the lines of the news, the more the world seems to be transforming into an increasingly sophisticated and massive 'insiders' gambling den.'