Polymarket Seeks Government Approval for Prediction Markets in Japan
Polymarket is lobbying Japanese officials to authorize prediction markets by 2030. The company aims to secure regulatory clearance for its platform in the country.
english.elpais.comPolymarket is lobbying Japanese government officials for approval to operate prediction markets in Japan. The company is targeting formal authorization by 2030.
Prediction markets allow users to trade on the outcomes of future events. Japan has not yet established a regulatory framework for such platforms. The lobbying effort seeks to create a path for legal operation within the next four years.
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If approved, Polymarket could expand its user base to include Japanese residents.
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