CFTC opens reported third investigation into Polymarket in the US
The CFTC has opened a new investigation into Polymarket, reportedly in the first months of 2026. The investigation is said to examine whether the company complied with a ban on US users accessing its international platform; Polymarket says it prohibits VPN use to bypass geographic restrictions and has made nearly 100 reports to authorities.
The investigation could affect Polymarket’s access for US users and compliance expectations for prediction-market operators.