Ukraine blocks Polymarket over unlicensed gambling activity 🇺🇦

Ukraine has restricted access to Polymarket, saying the platform operates without a valid gambling license under national law.

Regulators pointed to consumer protection issues and war-related betting, including markets tied to the Russia–Ukraine conflict, as key reasons for the ban.

Ukraine joins a growing list of countries treating prediction markets as unlicensed gambling rather than financial tools. Pressure is clearly rising worldwide.

Are prediction markets heading for proper regulation… or gradual shutdowns? 🤔