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business5 months ago

Polymarket to Reenter U.S. Market After Acquisition of Tiny Exchange

Polymarket, a crypto-betting platform, plans to re-enter the US market by acquiring QCX, a derivatives exchange, after US regulators closed their investigations into the company. This move follows a period of regulatory scrutiny and aims to capitalize on the platform's popularity during the 2024 US presidential election, amidst a more welcoming stance towards crypto derivatives under the Biden administration. The deal is part of Polymarket's strategy to operate legally in the US again, with regulatory approval of QCX's licensing playing a key role.

finance1 year ago

Regulators Target Polymarket's $48M Trump Betting Success

French regulators are considering banning the crypto betting site Polymarket after an anonymous trader, known as the 'Trump Whale,' made nearly $50 million betting on Donald Trump's election victory. The trader, a wealthy Frenchman, used multiple accounts and commissioned polls to inform his bets. Despite Polymarket's U.S. base, only non-U.S. users can bet due to regulatory settlements, but French authorities are scrutinizing the site for compliance with local gambling laws. Users can bypass restrictions using VPNs, complicating enforcement efforts.