NYSE owner close to $2B investment in Polymarket

ICE’s stake could transform regulatory outlook and mainstream acceptance for decentralized event prediction in the US and beyond.

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Key Takeaways

• Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), owner of the New York Stock Exchange, is close to investing $2 billion in Polymarket.
• Polymarket is a leading decentralized prediction market platform known for its real-time forecasting capabilities.

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Intercontinental Exchange, the global exchange operator that owns NYSE, is nearing a $2 billion investment in Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market platform that has emerged as a key player in real-time event forecasting.

The potential deal would represent one of the largest investments in the prediction market space and mark a significant expansion for Intercontinental Exchange beyond traditional trading venues.

Polymarket has attracted backing from notable early investors including Founders Fund and Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin. The platform has positioned itself as a reliable source for predictive insights across various events and outcomes.

The company is preparing for compliant operations in restricted markets through initiatives like its QCEX framework, which aims to enhance accessibility for users in regions including the US where prediction markets face regulatory constraints.

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