Polymarket launches US app after CFTC approval
Institutional interest grows as blockchain betting platforms become accessible to a wider US user base for real-world forecasting.
Key Takeaways
- Polymarket has launched a US-focused app after receiving approval from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
- The app allows American users to participate in prediction markets using blockchain technology, lifting previous US restrictions.
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Polymarket, a crypto-based prediction market platform, has officially launched its US app following approval from the CFTC. The platform enables American users to bet on the outcomes of various events using blockchain technology, ending previous restrictions on US access.
The app appears in the App Store under the sports category and supports prediction markets covering diverse topics beyond traditional sports betting.
Wall Street professionals have expressed strong interest in crypto prediction markets like Polymarket for forecasting events, signaling potential institutional adoption of the platform’s services.
