Polymarket Subsidiary PM Derivatives Receives NFA Approval as Futures Commission Merchant
Polymarket has achieved a significant regulatory milestone with the National Futures Association (NFA) approving its subsidiary, PM Derivatives, LLC, to operate as a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM). This approval completes Polymarket's integrated U.S. derivatives infrastructure, which now includes an exchange (QCX LLC), a clearinghouse (QC Clearing LLC), and a regulated broker. PM Derivatives will operate on a fully collateralized basis, meaning all positions must be funded in full at the time of trade. This regulatory status allows Polymarket to act as an intermediary that can accept customer orders and hold funds under CFTC and NFA safeguards. The move is intended to facilitate expansion into new jurisdictions and provide a regulated pathway for distribution partners.
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