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France Orders ISPs to Block Polymarket After French Traffic Surges to 578,000 Visits

France’s national gaming regulator has ordered internet service providers to completely block access to the crypto-based prediction site Polymarket. Polymarket Traffic from French IP Addresses Surges France’s national gaming regulator…

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France’s World Cup Exit Erases Sportsbook Liability as Prediction Volume Surges

France’s 2-0 semifinal defeat to Spain eliminated one of the most heavily backed teams on U.S. sportsbooks, wiping out major outright and player-prop liabilities. The result also closed France’s positions…

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World Cup Prediction Markets Hit $5.81 Billion Across 52 Events Amid Buying Frenzy

Across 52 distinct markets monitored by Bitcoin.com News, over $5.81 billion floods World Cup prediction markets on Polymarket and Kalshi, shifting liquidity for traders. Prediction markets have reached unprecedented liquidity…

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France’s Gambling Regulator Warns All Esports Betting Is Illegal as the $75M Esports World Cup Opens in Paris

As the Esports World Cup opens in Paris with the largest prize pool in the sport’s history, France’s national gambling authority has reminded fans that wagering on any of it…

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French Minister Reveals 77 Crypto-Related Kidnapping Cases, Says New Security Plan Is Coming

France has recorded 77 cryptocurrency-related cases involving kidnappings, extortion, or attempted kidnappings since the beginning of the year. Speaking to the Association of Digital Asset Holders (ADAN) on June 30,…

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