By Hassan Shittu Key highlights: ESMA warned Polymarket and Kalshi may need EU authorization, flagging inconsistent access restrictions and VPN bypass risks Europe is already fragmented: France blocked Polymarket, Spain acted against both, and regulators in Netherlands, Portugal, Belgium, and Poland have pursued restrictions Michigan won a geofencing injunction against Kalshi, a Third/Ninth Circuit split […]
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By Chayanika Deka South Korea has decided to block domestic access to Polymarket after authorities determined that its services facilitate activities considered illegal gambling under local law. The Korea Media and Communications Commission announced on August 18 that its Communications Deliberation Subcommittee had reviewed the platform and approved an access-blocking corrective measure. South Korea Blocks […]
Coinfest Asia, The World’s Crypto Festival organized by Indonesia Crypto Network (ICN), will return to Melasti Beach, Bali, Indonesia, on 20–21 August 2026, bringing together institutions, builders, traders, founders, investors, developers, and global Web3 communities in one of Asia’s most dynamic crypto gatherings. This year, Coinfest Asia will feature dedicated programs for different parts of […]