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| type | entity_type | name | domain | status | tracked_by | created |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| entity | company | QCX | internet-finance | acquired | rio | 2026-03-11 |
QCX
QCX was a CFTC-regulated derivatives exchange and clearinghouse holding Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO) licenses. Polymarket acquired QCX for $112M in January 2026 to inherit these federal licenses and resume US operations, bypassing the typical years-long de novo licensing process. The acquisition represents the first successful "regulation via acquisition" strategy for crypto prediction markets.
Timeline
- 2026-01-XX — Acquired by Polymarket for $112M, transferring CFTC DCM and DCO licenses to enable Polymarket's return to US operations
Relationship to KB
- polymarket — acquired QCX to inherit CFTC licenses
- Demonstrates "regulation via acquisition" as viable path for crypto prediction market compliance
- Establishes precedent that CFTC licenses can be transferred through acquisition rather than requiring de novo application