Prediction market platform Polymarket recorded a sharp rise in daily fees and revenue following its March 30 fee model overhaul. Data from DefiLlama showed daily fees increasing from about $363,000 on Monday to more than $1 million on both Wednesday and Thursday. Revenue, representing the portion retained after incentives, reached approximately $995,000 on Wednesday before easing to around $899,000 on Thursday.
The increase followed the expansion of taker fees beyond crypto and sports markets to include finance, politics, economics, culture, weather, and technology categories. Geopolitical and world events remained fee-free under the updated structure. The move reflects Polymarket’s efforts to strengthen monetization and maintain investor interest as regulatory scrutiny continues to grow globally.
Prediction Market Regulation Expands Across Multiple Jurisdictions
Prediction markets, including Polymarket, face mounting regulatory pressure across several regions. In Europe, Hungary and Portugal moved to block or restrict access in January, citing concerns about unlicensed gambling and political betting risks.
On March 17, a court in Argentina ordered a nationwide ban on Polymarket, stating the platform allowed betting without adequate identity and age verification, enabling minors to participate. Polymarket reports being blocked in 33 countries, while Kalshi faces restrictions in 52 jurisdictions.
Funding Activity and Market Integrity Measures
In the United States, at least 11 states have taken legal action against platforms such as Polymarket and Kalshi, issuing cease-and-desist orders or reviewing new regulations. Despite restrictions, both platforms are exploring funding rounds that could value each at approximately $20 billion.
On March 24, Polymarket and Kalshi introduced new trading restrictions designed to reduce insider trading risks following criticism over unusually timed bets and concerns about overall market integrity.
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