Ukraine blocks Polymarket in wider online gambling crackdown

Ukraine has implemented a significant measure by blocking access to Polymarket, an online prediction market platform, as part of a broader initiative aimed at enforcing stricter regulations on online gambling activities within the country. This decision reflects the government's ongoing efforts to control the burgeoning online gambling industry and ensure compliance with national laws and regulations concerning gambling operations. source: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/13/ukraine-blocks-polymarket-in-wider-online-gambling-crackdown