Why Polymarket is legal?
Polymarket is legal in the US because: December 2025 - Acquired QCEX (CFTC-licensed derivatives exchange). July 2025 - DOJ and CFTC ended investigations without new charges.
November 2025 - Received amended CFTC order of designation. Legal framework - Operating as regulated derivatives platform. CFTC oversight - Now operates under CFTC regulation.
The previous ban was due to 2022 CFTC settlement requiring US user restrictions. Changed when company obtained proper licensing. Internationally, legality varies by country.