法國打擊加密貨幣博彩平台 Polymarket

法國博彩監管機構國家博彩管理局 (ANJ) 計劃很快阻止對該網站的訪問。這項舉措是經過數月討論後做出的

France is set to ban access to crypto betting platform Polymarket, following a surge in betting activity during the recent U.S. presidential election.

在最近美國總統大選期間投注活動激增之後，法國將禁止訪問加密貨幣投注平台 Polymarket。

France's gambling regulator, the National Gaming Authority (ANJ), plans to block access to the site soon, according to a report by The Big Whale on Friday.

根據 The Big Whale 週五報導，法國博彩監管機構國家博彩管理局 (ANJ) 計劃很快阻止對該網站的訪問。

This move comes amid increasing scrutiny of betting activities from Polymarket by regulators worldwide.

此舉是在全球監管機構對 Polymarket 博彩活動日益嚴格的審查之際做出的。

The platform allows users to bet on the outcomes of various events, including sports games, political results, and even future stock prices. It uses cryptocurrency to facilitate these bets, setting it apart from other platforms.

該平台允許用戶對各種事件的結果進行投注，包括體育比賽、政治結果，甚至未來的股票價格。它使用加密貨幣來促進這些投注，這使其與其他平台區分開來。

Polymarket's user-friendly approach has attracted millions of users globally. During the U.S. presidential election, people from around the world bet over $3.2 billion on the platform, including a staggering $294 million on a single day, November 5, according to Dune data.

Polymarket 的使用者友善方式吸引了全球數百萬用戶。根據 Dune 的數據，在美國總統大選期間，來自世界各地的人們在該平台上下注超過 32 億美元，其中 11 月 5 日單日下注金額高達 2.94 億美元。

However, betting on such events is prohibited in France. The country has strict regulations governing gambling activities, and a source close to the ANJ stated that Polymarket's activities are classified as gambling, which is not permitted in France.

然而，法國禁止對此類賽事進行投注。該國對賭博活動有嚴格的規定，接近 ANJ 的消息人士表示，Polymarket 的活動被歸類為賭博，這在法國是不允許的。

“Even if Polymarket uses cryptocurrencies in its operations, it remains a betting activity, and this is not legal in France,” the source explained.

「即使 Polymarket 在其營運中使用加密貨幣，它仍然是一種投注活動，這在法國是不合法的，」消息人士解釋道。

According to The Big Whale, William O’Rorke, a partner at ORWL Avocats,簡潔明了地表示道，“Polymarket 在本质上属于赌博。用户在某件随机发生的事情上押注金钱，就好比体育比赛一样。”O’Rorke 表示，此定义完全符合赌博的定义，而由于 Polymarket 并不像受监管金融公司那样拥有特定的金融或投资规则，因此 ANJ 有权封禁它——即使 Polymarket 并未直接瞄准法国用户。

According to The Big Whale, William O’Rorke, a partner at ORWL Avocats,簡潔明了地表示道，“Polymarket 在本质上属于赌博。用户在某件随机发生的事情上押注金钱，就好比体育比赛一样。”O’Rorke 表示，此定义完全符合赌博的定义，而由于 Polymarket 并不像受监管金融公司那样拥有特定的金融或投资规则，因此 ANJ 有权封禁它——即使 Polymarket 并未直接瞄准法国用户。

France's National Gaming Authority believes that Polymarket's setup, where users bet on uncertain events, falls under gambling. Despite using cryptocurrency in its operations, the platform functions similarly to traditional betting sites, a form of online gambling that is currently not covered by French regulations.

法國國家博彩管理局認為，Polymarket 的設定（使用者對不確定事件進行投注）屬於賭博行為。儘管在營運中使用加密貨幣，但該平台的功能與傳統博彩網站類似，這是一種目前不受法國法規管轄的線上博彩形式。

The Big Whale’s sources indicate that French regulator ANJ is set to ban crypto betting platform @Polymarket due to its setup, which falls under gambling despite using crypto. (More: https://t.co/0808080808) pic.twitter.com/IyaGyQVHhN

Big Whale 的消息來源表明，法國監管機構 ANJ 將禁止加密博彩平台 @Polymarket，因為其設定儘管使用加密貨幣，但仍屬於賭博範疇。 （更多：https://t.co/0808080808）pic.twitter.com/IyaGyQVHhN

— Degen News (@DegenerateNews) November 6,2024

- 墮落新聞 (@DegenerateNews) 2024 年 11 月 6 日

The ANJ is now poised to block French users from accessing Polymarket, a move that many believe will herald tighter controls over crypto-based betting platforms across Europe.

ANJ 現在準備阻止法國用戶訪問 Polymarket，許多人認為此舉將預示著整個歐洲對加密博彩平台的更嚴格控制。

As gambling laws encounter new challenges posed by crypto-based platforms, regulators around the world will likely be monitoring closely how France handles the ban on Polymarket.

隨著賭博法遇到加密平台帶來的新挑戰，世界各地的監管機構可能會密切關注法國如何處理 Polymarket 禁令。