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The post <a href="https://cryptosnewss.com/dojs-polymarket-probe-faces-backlash-from-coinbase-ceo/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">DOJ&#39;s Polymarket Probe Faces Backlash from Coinbase CEO</a> appeared first on<a href="https://cryptosnewss.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Cryptos Newss</a>.Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has criticized the Department of Justice (DOJ) for its recent investigation into Polymarket, a cryptocurrency-based prediction market platform. Armstrong expressed frustration on social media, suggesting that the DOJ’s actions are politically motivated and could inadvertently strengthen Polymarket’s influence.The ongoing probe, which involved a search of Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan’s devices, has sparked widespread debate in the cryptocurrency and technology sectors.<h2 id="header-0">Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Criticizes DOJ</h2>In a post on X (formely Twitter), the Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, has given his two cents on the Polymarket probe. Amid an FBI raid, Polymarket is said to have violated the terms of its earlier settlements with U.S. regulators by permitting U.S.-based users to place bets, the DOJ probe of the platform suggests.A 2022 consent order with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) limited Polymarket’s access to US-based traders and the company paid a $1.4 million penalty. But latest findings suggest that US users might still be using the platform hence raising compliance issues.The probe has picked up pace after a surge in election-related trades on Polymarket particularly those in favour of Donald Trump’s re-election. Critics, however, despite the <a href="https://cryptosnewss.com/coinbase-expands-offerings-with-new-futures-for-silver-and-stellar-xlm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Coinbase</a> CEO comments, have expressed fears that such big bets can manipulate the general opinion.Polymarket has however <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-13/polymarket-investigated-by-doj-for-letting-us-users-bet-on-platform?utm_campaign&#61;socialflow-organic&amp;utm_content&#61;crypto&amp;utm_source&#61;twitter&amp;utm_medium&#61;social&amp;embedded-checkout&#61;true" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">said</a> it takes steps to ensure that its services are not used by those based in the United States, but the DoJ’s investigation indicates that the company remains concerned about potential violations.<h2 id="header-1">Polymarket Denies Political Motivations, Defends Its Operations</h2>In reaction to the DOJ’s actions, Polymarket has come forward to explain that its platform is a tool that aids people in gaining information about the world, including elections.The company called the DOJ’s actions politically motivated and said that the company would fight for “itself and its community.” Polymarket’s CEO Shayne Coplan commented on the matter stating that it was a disappointing “last-ditch effort” by the current administration to go after companies they feel are linked to political opponents.He highlighted that Polymarket does not take sides, saying that regulators should instead concentrate on creating a favorable climate for business and startups.<blockquote>“Polymarket has helped hundreds of millions of people during this election cycle and has not hurt anyone,” Coplan said in a tweet.</blockquote>The management of Polymarket also emphasized the openness of the platform and the unwillingingness to violate current legislation. Since the CFTC settlement, the company has put in place further measures to check the location of users and to limit the access of suspected US participants.<h2 id="header-2">French Regulators Also Scrutinize Operations</h2>However, there are more regulatory concerns for Polymarket than just the US ones. In France, the country’s gambling regulator, the ANJ, is reportedly mulling over the possibilities of banning Polymarket due to unlicensed gambling services. The French authorities have taken notice of the company after recording a surge in the number of bets placed during the US presidential election.In particular, the response of Coinbase CEO, to the DOJ investigation has been popular among the cryptocurrency community who consider the probe as a threat to free speech.Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko also came out in support of Polymarket, saying that data markets are a form of “political speech” covered by the First Amendment. This view is supported by a number of crypto industry executives who claim that banning platforms like Polymarket hampers people’s ability to discuss political events.The post <a href="https://cryptosnewss.com/dojs-polymarket-probe-faces-backlash-from-coinbase-ceo/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">DOJ&#39;s Polymarket Probe Faces Backlash from Coinbase CEO</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptosnewss.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Cryptos Newss</a>.

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