Polymarket Receives CFTC Designation as Regulated U.S. Exchange

Polymarket has obtained an Amended Order of Designation from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, subjecting the prediction market platform to federal exchange regulations. The designation enables broker-intermediated access and introduces compliance infrastructure aligned with traditional U.S. financial systems. The platform will transition from direct on-chain trading to a broker-based model requiring intermediaries for market participation.