Polymarket Hits Record $472.87M in August Volume Amid Election Betting Frenzy
The blockchain-powered prediction market Polymarket saw an additional $85.84 million in trading volume during August, marking a notable uptick from July. August’s volume of $472.87 million set a new high, surpassing ever...
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