Korean Police Traced Polymarket Users Through the Blockchain

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What happened

South Korean police spent five months identifying individual Polymarket traders through public blockchain records and booking them on suspicion of illegal gambling, all while the platform was still legally accessible in the country.

Key facts

  • South Korean police spent five months identifying individual Polymarket traders through public blockchain records and booking them on suspicion of illegal gambling, all while the platform was still legally accessible in the country.
  • Reported by Bitcoin.com and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:30:40 UTC.

Why it matters

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What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Sources

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