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US DOJ Investigates Polymarket Over Potential Legal Violations

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago


The US Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into Polymarket, a cryptocurrency-based prediction market platform, for alleged US law violations.

Background of the Investigation

Polymarket is a platform that allows users to bet on the outcomes of real-world events, including elections. In 2022, the company settled with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) by paying a $1.4 million fine for alleged legal violations. However, new information suggests that US-based users may still be accessing the platform, prompting the DOJ's current investigation.

Reaction to the FBI Raid

Tensions between Polymarket and the US government escalated following an FBI raid at the home of Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan in Manhattan. During the raid, agents reportedly seized Coplan’s phone and other electronic devices. This incident occurred shortly after Polymarket's prediction market correctly forecasted Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, raising suspicions of political motivations behind the investigation.

Polymarket's Response and Next Steps

Polymarket criticized the DOJ's actions as politically motivated. Shayne Coplan stated the platform is not involved in political rivalry but aims to provide an open and transparent prediction market. It was also noted that Polymarket does not charge fees or take positions on its platform. A spokesperson emphasized that the platform allows global users to analyze market data freely, without the intent to sway public opinion.

Polymarket is a fully transparent market, with no fees charged and no positions taken, allowing global users to analyze market data freely.None

The outcome of the DOJ's investigation and its implications for Polymarket could significantly impact the platform's future and the broader cryptocurrency community.

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