France Blocks Polymarket Before World Cup Final

French authorities ordered local internet service providers to block access to Polymarket. This move arrives right before the World Cup final, which stands as the largest betting event in the history of the platform.

The decision prevents residents in France from accessing the site to place or view bets on the upcoming match. Polymarket has seen massive volume lately as users flock to the site to wager on global political and sports events using cryptocurrency.

This action highlights the increasing pressure regulators are placing on decentralized prediction markets. Traders should watch for potential responses from the platform and see if other European nations follow this restrictive path regarding crypto betting services.