Cryptocurrency18 Aug 2026SEO 801 min read

Analysis: 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 activit…

Regulators rejected Polymarket's defense regarding its P2P nature, arguing the platform manages market rules and facilitates crypto-based gambling activity. 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 S…

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