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France orders country's internet service providers to block Polymarket

CoinDesk·July 18, 2026·1 min read
France orders country's internet service providers to block Polymarket

France has ordered its internet service providers to block the crypto-based prediction platform Polymarket. The regulator cited concerns over addictive mechanics, a lack of self-exclusion tools, and a high volume of French users bypassing previous financial restrictions. The move escalates the crackdown on the platform.

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