South Korea moves to block Polymarket over gambling concerns
Cointelegraph· Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun· Aug 18, 2026 · 8:39 AM
The Korea Media and Communications Commission said Polymarket’s structure and operations amount to illegal gambling despite its noncustodial design and smart contracts.
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