Polymarket Receives Approval From CFTC For Official U.S. Return

Bitcoin Magazine Polymarket Receives Approval From CFTC For Official U.S. Return

Polymarket, the world’s largest crypto-based prediction market, announced today that the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued an Amended Order of Designation.

The approval allows Polymarket to operate an intermediated trading platform under the full set of federal rules for U.S. exchanges.

The move enables the market to onboard brokerages and customers directly. Users can now trade through futures commission merchants (FCMs) and access traditional custody, reporting, and market infrastructure.

“People rely on Polymarket because we provide clarity where there is confusion,” said Shayne Coplan, the founder and CEO of Polymarket. “This approval lets us operate with the maturity and tran