Polymarket Gets CFTC Approval for Regulated U.S. Trading Access

Polymarket, one of the leading prediction markets platforms, announced it has been granted regulatory approval from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The regulatory commission issued an Amended Order of Designation to enable Polymarket to create an intermediated trading platform.This decision paves the way for the platform’s return to the U.S. under a fully compliant and regulated structure.

This designation requires the company to meet the comprehensive set of obligations applicable to all federally regulated U.S. exchanges. The approval is a step for U.S. market accessibility. It grants Polymarket the capability to onboard customers and brokerages directly and to facilitate trading on U.S. venues.

This allows the firm to provide intermediated access, i.e., users can transact through FCMs and also use traditional financial infrastructure for custody, reporting, and other market operations. Shayne Coplan, Founder and CEO of Polymarket, emphasized the platform’s public value, said, “People rely on Polymarket because we provide clarity where there is confusion and accountability where there is ambiguity.

This approval allows us to operate in a way that reflects the maturity and transparency that the U.S. regulatory framework demands. We’re grateful for the constructive engagement with the CFTC and look forward to continuing to demonstrate leadership as a regulated U.S. exchange.” The Amended Order mandates that Polymarket adhere to the full scope of the Commodity Exchange Act and the applicable CFTC regulations governing Designated Contract Markets (DCMs), including strict self-regulatory obligations.

The company has already developed several improvements, including new market surveillance systems, formal market supervision policies, updated clearing procedures, and capabilities for part-16 regulatory reporting.

Before the official launch of the intermediated trading services, Polymarket is implementing all necessary additional policies, rules, and internal processes. By gaining this approval and working to operate under a fully regulated structure, Polymarket sets an operational standard for this relatively new class of financial exchange in the United States.

Terron Gold