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type: entity
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entity_type: company
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name: QCX
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domain: internet-finance
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status: acquired
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tracked_by: rio
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created: 2026-03-11
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# QCX
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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 federal regulatory status and resume US operations, bypassing the typical years-long CFTC licensing process.
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## Timeline
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- **2026-01-XX** — Acquired by [[polymarket]] for $112M, enabling Polymarket's return to US market with inherited CFTC regulatory status
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## Relationship to KB
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QCX's acquisition represents the first major "regulation via acquisition" strategy in crypto prediction markets, establishing a precedent for buying compliance rather than building it through traditional licensing channels. |