Polymarket exec says KYC limited to beta product, not existing platform
Polymarket executive Josh Stevens clarified the platform isn't adding mandatory KYC checks to its existing service, limiting identity verification only to a new beta product's early access phase. The clarification comes amid regulatory pressure, with Brazil and Spain recently blocking Polymarket access. Despite restrictions, the platform continues pursuing expansion in major markets including potential US and Japan operations.
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