Polymarket Receives CFTC Approval to Operate Intermediated US Prediction Market

Polymarket announced that the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued an Amended Order of Designation permitting the platform to run an intermediated exchange under the full regulatory regime for federally supervised venues.

In its official press release, the company’s leadership indicated that the approval reflects expectations for greater operational maturity and transparency within the US regulatory framework.

To comply with the new Designated Contract Market obligations, Polymarket has built enhanced market surveillance system and implemented critical Part-16 reporting capabilities. Additional rule sets and intermediated-trading processes will be deployed before the platform’s formal US launch.

The decision now positions Polymarket to integrate directly with US financial infrastructure after years of operating at the edge of existing prediction market and gaming rules.

Platform Gains Direct US Market Access

Under the amended order, Polymarket can now onboard brokerages, accept clients directly, and route trades under the same rules that apply to US futures contracts issued by regulated traditional exchanges.

This also means traders can leverage established financial infrastructure for funding, custody, and settlement, potentially easing the process for large, sophisticated players.

However, Polymarket remains bound by all requirements of the Commodity Exchange Act and CFTC regulations governing designated exchanges, including oversight of trading conduct.

MoonPay Secures Dual NYDFS Licensing to Expand Regulated Crypto Services in New York

As coinspeaker reported earlier, MoonPay advanced its US regulatory footprint after securing a Limited Purpose Trust Charter from the New York Department of Financial Services. The move authorizes the firm to provide fully regulated digital asset services in the state.

The charter sits alongside MoonPay’s existing BitLicense, giving the company dual approval within one of the toughest oversight jurisdictions within the US.

The new trust charter authorizes MoonPay to deliver institutional-grade custody and fiduciary services, significantly widening its offerings beyond payment processing. Meanwhile, the BitLicense governs crypto transfers and exchange operations within New York’s financial sector.

Pepe Node Presale Nears $2.3M Target

As positive sentiment grows around Polymarket’s US approval, early-stage projects like PEPENODE are receiving speculative demand.

Pepe Node allows users to own virtual meme coin mining rigs, combine nodes for higher yields, and earn bonus rewards from network participation.

Pepe Node Presale

Currently priced at $0.0010, the Pepe Node presale has already raised over $2.2 million of its $2.3 million target. Investors can still join through the official Pepe Node website before the next price tier unlocks.

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