According to reports, users attempting to bypass regional restrictions through VPNs could face account suspensions or permanent bans. Large traders and accounts exhibiting unusual deposit and withdrawal patterns may also be asked to complete identity verification checks as part of enhanced compliance measures.

The changes come as regulators and lawmakers increase scrutiny of prediction markets. With investigations underway and compliance demands growing, Polymarket appears to be prioritizing regulatory stability even if it means reducing some of the privacy and accessibility that helped fuel its early growth.