Spain blocks prediction markets Polymarket, Kalshi over lack of gambling licence
Summary
Spain has blocked access to prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi for operating without a gambling license, highlighting ongoing regulatory scrutiny of crypto-based prediction platforms.
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