Polymarket said it is not introducing mandatory KYC across its main prediction market platform, rejecting reports that broader identity checks were being considered. In a post on X, Polymarket vice president of engineering Josh Stevens said verification applies only to some users in an early beta product and is not being added to the existing platform. The clarification distinguishes limited testing access controls from the rules governing Polymarket’s live service and comes as the company faces continued scrutiny over compliance, sanctions exposure, geoblocking effectiveness, and access from restricted jurisdictions.