Crypto-Betting Site Polymarket Set For US Return After Deal to Buy Tiny Exchange
The predictions marketplace is buying a little-known derivatives exchange called QCX, that will allow Polymarket to legally re-enter the US, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The move will formally open the betting site to US users after its surging popularity in 2024 when users placed millions of dollars of wagers on President Donald Trump returning to office.
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