Amid Kamala Harris-Trump Polymarket Hype, CFTC Chair Wary Of Turning Into An 'Election Cop' — Wants Congress To Make Moves On Crypto And Election Betting
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CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam has called on Congress to regulate cryptocurrency and election betting, highlighting the challenges faced by the CFTC in managing election-related event contracts. Platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi are at the center of this issue, with Kalshi resuming operations after a court ruling and Polymarket facing penalties and restrictions.
October 22, 2024 | 4:04 am
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Polymarket, built on Polygon (MATIC), faces regulatory challenges in the US, impacting its operations and potentially affecting MATIC's perception and usage.
Polymarket's regulatory issues, including a $1.4 million penalty and a cease-and-desist order, highlight the risks associated with platforms built on Polygon. This could negatively impact MATIC's market perception and usage, especially if regulatory scrutiny intensifies.
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