Woofun AI reports that the Czech Ministry of Finance designated Polymarket as an unauthorized internet gaming platform on July 13, mandating ISPs to block access within 15 days. The Czech Gambling Regulation Institute clarified that the platform utilizes USDC for settlements and operates without local licensing. ESMA reiterated that event contracts defined as financial instruments are prohibited for retail investors under binary options rules.

Meanwhile, Italy reinstated its blocklist entry, the Netherlands rejected an appeal, Gibraltar introduced a new regulatory framework, and Malta is exploring similar measures.