Global Regulators Tighten Restrictions on Prediction Market Platforms
Multiple countries including Spain and India are blocking or restricting access to prediction market platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi over gambling and regulatory concerns.
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- Cointelegraph5/26/2026, 5:02:00 PMSpanish authorities block Polymarket and Kalshi over gambling laws
Spanish authorities have blocked access to prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi within Spain, citing concerns over unlicensed gambling activities. The action adds Spain to a growing list of countries restricting such platforms. No specific financial penalties or company-level actions were detailed in the report.
Sentiment -0.40Sim 94% - CoinDesk5/26/2026, 12:06:25 PMSpain joins growing list of countries shutting out Polymarket and Kalshi
Spain has blocked access to prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi, joining a growing number of countries that have restricted or banned these services. The regulatory action reflects increasing scrutiny of prediction markets by national authorities. No specific financial terms or timelines were disclosed in the report.
Sentiment -0.40Sim 96% - CoinDesk5/22/2026, 5:14:46 AMIndia cracks down on prediction markets: Polymarket goes dark, Kalshi could be next
India has blocked access to Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market platform, as part of a regulatory crackdown on online prediction markets. Kalshi, a U.S.-regulated prediction market exchange, has been flagged as potentially facing similar restrictions in India. The move signals increasing regulatory scrutiny of prediction market platforms in the Indian market.
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