Polymarket’s vice president of engineering, Josh Stevens, has clarified that identity verification requirements apply only to a new beta product and are not being added to the platform’s existing service. The statement comes after a report from The Information suggested the prediction market platform had considered mandatory Know Your Customer checks amid rising regulatory pressure. […]
Polymarket, the leading crypto-based prediction market platform, recorded its first monthly trading volume decline since August 2025 in April, as competition from rival Kalshi intensified and U.S. regulatory scrutiny of the sector deepened. Data from Dune Analytics shows Polymarket and its U.S.-focused app generated approximately $10.2 billion in volume during April, an 8.9% drop from […]
Polymarket’s monthly trading volume fell by approximately 8.9% in April, marking the first month-over-month decline since August 2025, as rival platform Kalshi captured a larger share of the rapidly expanding prediction market sector. Data from Dune Analytics shows Polymarket and its US-focused application generated just over $10.2 billion in volume last month, down from more […]
A16z has thrown its weight behind the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in a growing federal-state standoff over prediction markets. The venture capital firm opposes state regulators that try to shut down platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. This legal battle could reshape how event contracts are regulated across the United States. A16z prediction markets support […]
Prediction market platform Polymarket has enlisted blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis to deploy a market integrity solution aimed at detecting insider trading, following a series of high-profile controversies that have drawn regulatory scrutiny. The partnership, announced Thursday, marks a significant step in the platform’s effort to restore user trust and address allegations that traders have used […]
NEW YORK, April 18, 2026 – Traders on the Polymarket prediction platform now see a 73% probability that commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will return to normal by May 31. This significant shift follows an announcement from Iranian officials about a temporary opening tied to a fragile ceasefire. The odds, which briefly touched […]
Polymarket, a leading prediction market platform, is executing a significant technical pivot. The company announced on April 7, 2026, that it will phase out the bridged stablecoin USDC.e in favor of a new, natively issued token fully backed by USDC. This core change is part of a broader exchange infrastructure upgrade designed to streamline operations […]
The probability of a United States military invasion of Iran within the year surged to 63% on the Polymarket prediction platform on April 5, 2026, following a provocative social media post by former President Donald Trump. This sharp move highlights how prediction markets and digital assets are reacting to escalating geopolitical rhetoric. According to data […]
In a significant expansion of its platform, prediction market Polymarket has begun offering contracts tied to traditional equities and commodities. The move, announced on April 3, 2026, uses real-time price data from blockchain oracle provider Pyth Network to automatically settle daily market outcomes. This integration marks a direct bridge between speculative prediction markets and the […]
Despite the Polymarket ban in the Netherlands, Dutch users continue to access prediction markets through alternative platforms. The Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) blocked Polymarket in February 2025 for operating without a gambling license. However, platforms like Kalshi, Hyperliquid, and Interactive Brokers still offer their services to Dutch residents. Polymarket Ban in Netherlands: What Happened? The […]
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