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Polymarket pushes into Japan market, appoints local head

Prediction market platform Polymarket has appointed a local representative in Japan as it seeks government approval to operate there. Polymarket sees Japan as a key growth opportunity and is aiming to secure regulatory permission by 2030, The Block reported, citing Bloomberg. Its website currently lists Japan as a restricted region due to regulatory requirements and compliance with international sanctions. The move comes as Polymarket’s monthly trading volume has fallen, while rival Kalshi’s has risen.