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MarketPublished by KAS Watch · September 12, 2026

ESMA Warns on EU Access and Authorization Gaps for Polymarket and Kalshi

The European Securities and Markets Authority cautioned that event contracts offered by platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi may fall under EU binary-options bans, MiCA frameworks, or national gambling laws [1.1]. The regulator highlighted potential authorization gaps surrounding their availability to European Union users [1.1].

Why it matters for the market

Heightened regulatory scrutiny across Europe highlights shifting compliance pressures for crypto-adjacent products and decentralized platforms. For Kaspa, broad regulatory developments in the EU can affect regional risk appetite and market liquidity without implying any direct protocol-level consequences.

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