CFTC Approves Polymarket as Regulated US Prediction Market
Polymarket has received an amended designation order from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), officially allowing the platform to operate as a regulated intermediated exchange for US clients. This CFTC approval lets Polymarket onboard futures commission merchants, brokerages and direct customers under federal rules. The exchange has deployed enhanced market surveillance and Part-16 reporting to meet Designated Contract Market requirements and integrated with US financial infrastructure for institutional custody, settlement and funding. Ahead of its formal US launch, Polymarket plans to roll out additional rule sets and intermediated trading layers, positioning it at the forefront of compliant US prediction markets.
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Polymarket’s CFTC approval strengthens its regulatory standing and enhances platform credibility and institutional interest. However, since no native token or cryptocurrency is directly tradable on launch, the immediate price impact on any coin is minimal. Over the long term, the exchange’s compliance with US financial infrastructure and enhanced surveillance could pave the way for future token offerings or derivatives, potentially supporting market growth.