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Polymarket blocks French users amid regulatory probe

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Polymarket, a prominent blockchain-based prediction market, has recently made headlines for restricting access to French users amidst an ongoing government investigation into its compliance with national gambling laws. The platform, known for its innovative approach that allows users to bet on real-world outcomes using cryptocurrency, implemented the block on November 22nd in response to heightened scrutiny from France’s national gaming authority, the ANJ.

While Polymarket’s official terms of service have not been updated to reflect the user block, attempts to access the site from a French server have resulted in a digital barrier. Reports from French crypto news outlet The Big Whale indicate that some users have managed to bypass the restriction using virtual private networks (VPNs). The investigation was reportedly triggered by a French trader placing significant bets on President Donald Trump winning the 2024 US presidential election, generating substantial activity on the platform.

The global reach of Polymarket and its utilization of cryptocurrency have raised concerns about its legal standing in jurisdictions with strict gambling regulations, such as France. Both Polymarket and the ANJ have refrained from commenting on the matter, but the ANJ’s reputation for enforcing national laws highlights the challenges decentralized platforms face in navigating diverse regulatory environments.

Polymarket’s success has been driven by its pioneering use of blockchain technology, enabling users to create and participate in markets predicting outcomes ranging from elections to sporting events. Operating on the principle of decentralization, the platform relies on smart contracts instead of traditional intermediaries. However, this approach has drawn regulatory scrutiny in various countries, including the US. The ongoing French investigation could set a precedent for prediction markets operating in highly regulated jurisdictions.

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Observers emphasize the need for platforms like Polymarket to strike a balance between decentralization and compliance with local laws, which vary significantly across different countries. While the decision to block French users may be perceived as a step towards compliance, the efficacy of such measures is questionable given the ease of circumventing restrictions with VPNs.

This raises broader questions about how decentralized platforms can address regulatory challenges without compromising their fundamental principles. The outcome of the ANJ’s investigation may shed light on regulators’ perceptions of decentralized markets and the potential coexistence of such platforms with established gambling laws. For now, Polymarket’s cautious approach reflects its effort to navigate the complexities of global compliance while continuing to innovate in the blockchain space.

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