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11/26/2025

Polymarket Licensed in the US, UAE Tightens Web3 Regulation, Crypto VC Funding Surges in Q3

The global crypto market continued to see major regulatory and investment shifts this week. From Polymarket officially receiving US regulatory approval to a sweeping new Web3 law in the UAE, alongside a strong return of venture capital — all of it reflects the increasingly clear maturation of the blockchain industry. 🔹 Polymarket receives CFTC approval after extended period of regulatory pressure The prediction platform Polymarket has officially been approved by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to operate as a

Polymarket Licensed in the US, UAE Tightens Web3 Regulation, Crypto VC Funding Surges in Q3

The global crypto market continued to see major regulatory and investment shifts this week. From Polymarket officially receiving US regulatory approval to a sweeping new Web3 law in the UAE, alongside a strong return of venture capital — all of it reflects the increasingly clear maturation of the blockchain industry.

🔹 Polymarket Receives CFTC Approval After Extended Period of Regulatory Pressure

The prediction platform Polymarket has been approved by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to operate as a fully regulated intermediary trading platform in the United States.

This is a major milestone, especially given that Polymarket had previously faced an extensive investigation and an FBI raid last year. The license not only confers legitimacy but also opens the door to product expansion, institutional user acquisition, and the growth of the prediction market space within a clearer regulatory framework.

🔹 UAE Unveils New Web3 Law: DeFi, Custody, Payments… All Brought Under Regulatory Oversight

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has enacted a new law widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive Web3 regulatory frameworks in the world today.

The law brings a broad range of crypto and Web3 activities under regulatory oversight, including:

  • 🌐 DeFi
  • 🧩 Web3 protocols
  • 🏗️ Blockchain infrastructure providers
  • 🔐 Digital asset custody services
  • 💳 Payment services
  • 🏦 Wallet providers & financial intermediaries

All of the above will fall under the direct supervision of the UAE Central Bank.

Entities currently operating in the UAE have until September 2026 to complete their compliance process. This move is expected to create a more transparent playing field while attracting international capital seeking a clear legal environment for Web3.

🔹 Crypto VC Funding Hits $4.65B in Q3 — Second-Highest Level Since 2022

Venture capital investment is showing a strong recovery, with total funding reaching $4.65 billion in Q3 2025, the second-highest level since the red-hot bull market of 2022.

Notable deals include:

  • 💰 Revolut raised $1 billion to expand its digital financial products
  • 💰 Kraken secured $500 million to fuel its exchange expansion strategy
  • 💰 Erebor Bank closed $250 million for its Web3 banking services division

Capital inflows are concentrated primarily in:

  • Recovering DeFi
  • Web3 and blockchain infrastructure
  • Stablecoins and payments
  • Emerging decentralized finance models

This trend reflects long-term conviction in the industry, even as the crypto market remains volatile.

🔍 Conclusion: A New Defining Phase for the Global Crypto Market

The convergence of:

  • Clearer regulatory frameworks in the US and UAE
  • A strong return of investment capital
  • The maturation of models like prediction markets