South Korea joins more than 30 jurisdictions restricting Polymarket access
Regulators rejected Polymarket’s defense regarding its P2P nature, arguing the platform manages market rules and facilitates crypto-based gambling activity.
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- South Korea has blocked local access to the prediction market Polymarket, citing violations of the country’s Criminal and National Sports Promotion Acts.
- Regulators rejected Polymarket’s defense regarding its P2P nature, arguing the platform manages market rules and facilitates crypto-based gambling activity.
- The decision aligns South Korea with over 30 other jurisdictions, including France and Spain, that have restricted the platform due to ongoing gambling concerns.
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