Polymarket’s compliance with regulations affirms its authorization to operate within the U.S. market

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Polymarket’s compliance with regulations affirms its authorization to operate within the U.S. market

Bitget-RWA2025/11/25 16:26

By:Bitget-RWA

- 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)

consent for a revised designation order

, which permits the platform to enter the U.S. market through authorized intermediaries. This move represents a major advancement in Polymarket’s efforts to reestablish its U.S. presence, following regulatory examination that began in 2022. With this updated arrangement, Polymarket is now able to

enable trading through futures commission merchants

, granting users access to established market systems, custodial solutions, and official reporting mechanisms.

The CFTC’s

revised order places Polymarket under the comprehensive regulatory standards

required of federally supervised exchanges, which includes adherence to the Commodity Exchange Act and self-regulation for designated contract markets. Shayne Coplan, CEO of Polymarket,

described the approval as recognition

of the company’s dedication to regulatory standards, saying, “This approval enables us to operate in a manner that aligns with the transparency and maturity expected by U.S. regulators.” The firm has rolled out advanced monitoring tools, market oversight measures, and part-16 reporting features, with further regulations anticipated before the full-scale launch.

This

regulatory approval comes after a notable rise

in Polymarket’s U.S. pilot activity, which increased following the CFTC’s publication of the platform’s self-certified trading contracts.

Information from the platform’s regulatory portal

indicates a sharp uptick in trading activity, with $546,062 in trades on November 16, compared to only $12,350 the previous week. Most trades centered on NFL and NBA results, though the platform’s extensive self-certifications point to possible growth into additional sports and betting categories.

Polymarket’s approach in the U.S. features a highly competitive fee model,

setting fees at 0.01% of contract value

—significantly below Kalshi’s variable fees, which average about 1.2%. The company intends to use its international user network and real-time prediction technology to deliver insights to institutions, media outlets, and retail traders. Nonetheless, the platform still faces hurdles, such as building strong compliance systems for intermediary trading and managing the intricate U.S. regulatory environment.

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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