Indonesia Blocks Polymarket After Users Bet on Prabowo Leaving Office Before 2029

Indonesia has blocked Polymarket, classifying it as an online gambling platform. The government says Polymarket operates as real‑money betting, violating Indonesian law. The move is part of a broader crackdown on online and speculative digital gambling. The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs has blocked access to Polymarket, claiming the website is an online […] The post Indonesia Cracks Down on Polymarket in Gambling Clampdown appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

Polymarket has been banned in Indonesia following controversy around bets predicting an early end to President Prabowo's presidency. The post Indonesia bans Polymarket after bets on President Prabowo’s early exit spark gambling crackdown appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Indonesia blocked Polymarket after users bet on President Prabowo Subianto leaving office early, citing gambling concerns and expanding global scrutiny of prediction markets.

Indonesia blocked Polymarket after Prabowo exit bets, citing gambling rules as prediction markets face wider global scrutiny.

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The suspension of CFTC officials may weaken regulatory oversight, potentially increasing risks for retail investors on crypto platforms. The post CFTC officials suspended after raising concerns about Polymarket, Crypto.com, and Gemini appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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