Polymarket is a cryptocurrency-based prediction market launched in 2020, allowing users to bet on the likelihood of future events. Based in Manhattan, New York City, the platform enables investors to trade shares representing the probability of various outcomes, including economic indicators, weather, awards, and political or legislative decisions. Users deposit USDC cryptocurrency via the Polygon blockchain to participate in these prediction markets.
Polymarket, a crypto prediction market, is reportedly considering launching its own stablecoin. This move could significantly impact payroll solutions and the broader blockchain ecosystem by providing more efficient and transparent payment options.
In May 2024, Polymarket announced that it had raised US$70 million across two funding rounds. The investments included participation from Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, and Founders Fund, a venture capital firm founded by Peter Thiel.
A few days after the 2024 U.S. presidential debate held on June 27, 2024, Polymarket predicted a 70% chance that Democratic candidate Joe Biden would withdraw from the 2024 U.S. presidential election, an increase from 20%.
As of September 2024, Polymarket operates its election prediction operations offshore, as domestic operations would be regulated by the CFTC.
On October 7, 2024, Polymarket showed a spike in the odds of Donald Trump winning the 2024 election, reaching 53.3%, with a corresponding decline in Kamala Harris's odds to 46.1%.
In October 2024, Polymarket initiated an investigation of potential market manipulation related to wagers in favor of the Donald Trump 2024 presidential campaign. The company confirmed on October 24 that the four accounts were controlled by one French trader with "extensive trading experience and a financial services background," finding no evidence of efforts at market manipulation.
On November 5, 2024, the outcome of the U.S. elections became the most active market on the Polymarket platform, with over $3.3 billion wagered on the presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
On November 13, 2024, the FBI raided Coplan's home and seized his phone. According to Bloomberg News, the Department of Justice is investigating Polymarket for allegedly allowing U.S.-based gamblers to make bets on the website.
On November 26, 2024, the Swiss Gambling Supervisory Authority blocklisted Polymarket.com due to the controversial aspects of prediction markets in violation of the regulation on gambling and sports betting.
On November 29, 2024, the French National Gaming Authority announced that after having investigated Polymarket because its gaming offerings were likely in violation of French laws, the company had agreed to perform a geo-block for France.
On January 8, 2025, Poland's Ministry of Finance blocked access to Polymarket.com as a domain that offer Gambling in contravention of Polish laws.
On January 12, 2025, Singapore’s Gambling Regulatory Authority blocked access to the website as it was deemed to be providing unlawful gambling.
On February 3, 2025, the Belgian gambling commission, Commission des Jeux de Hasard, banned the Polymarket platform from the country, warning every user trying to connect to it that the use of this platform in Belgium is now illegal.
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