Polymarket’s compliance with regulations affirms its authorization to operate within the U.S. market
- Polymarket secures CFTC approval to operate in the U.S. via intermediaries, marking regulatory progress after 2022 scrutiny. - The platform now complies with federal exchange rules, including enhanced surveillance and reporting under the Commodity Exchange Act. - CEO Shayne Coplan highlights the approval as validation of regulatory maturity, enabling transparent operations aligned with U.S. standards. - U.S. trading volume surged to $546K in November, driven by sports bets, with fees at 0.01% challenging
Polymarket, recognized as the largest prediction market globally, has achieved a crucial regulatory breakthrough after receiving the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC)
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Polymarket’s approach in the U.S. features a highly competitive fee model,
This regulatory nod highlights a larger trend in the U.S. prediction market sector, where authorities are gradually opening up to blockchain-based services while maintaining rigorous controls. Polymarket’s reentry may heighten competition with Kalshi, a current market leader, and could shape how other fintech companies approach regulatory compliance in the U.S.
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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