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Poly Market's journey has not been smooth. Its rapid development in 2020 bypassed regulatory approval, attracting the attention of U.S. authorities. In 2021, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) launched an investigation into the platform for operating without a license, ultimately penalizing the company with a $1.4 million fine. During this period, U.S. users continued to access the platform via VPNs, as legal restrictions pushed Poly Market to offshore operations.