Romania has taken action against prediction market platform Polymarket, blacklisting it for operating without a necessary local gambling license. The National Office for Gambling (ONJN) in Romania has included Polymarket on its blacklist due to alleged violations of gambling laws, emphasizing the importance of regulatory compliance within the European crypto market. The ban is expected to impact Polymarket’s operations in Romania and limit user access as local ISPs are instructed to enforce geo-blocking. The decision hasn’t had a major effect on broader cryptocurrency markets like Ethereum or Bitcoin, with the action mainly affecting Polymarket’s native blockchain, Polygon. While the ban remains without substantial financial repercussions, the regulatory action could signal increased scrutiny on unlicensed gambling practices in both traditional and crypto markets.