Trump Jr. Joins Polymarket with 1789 Capital for US Relaunch

Polymarket has named Donald Trump Jr. to its advisory board after 1789 Capital committed tens of millions in funding. The regulated prediction market has processed over $8 billion in bets, including $2.5 billion during the 2024 U.S. election and $6 billion in the first half of 2025. This appointment caps 18 months of talks and follows Polymarket’s $112 million acquisition of QCEX, a CFTC-licensed derivatives exchange. With DOJ and CFTC regulatory clearance secured, Polymarket is poised for a compliant U.S. relaunch. The platform also teamed up with Elon Musk’s X for AI-driven forecasts. Trump Jr.’s role underscores growing institutional interest in blockchain prediction markets, even as he backs other crypto ventures.