Prediction markets face a geolocation reckoning as regulators tighten scrutiny worldwide (readwrite.com)

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<p>&#8220;The first thing to understand is that geolocation controls are risk management controls, not absolute security controls.&#8221; Trevor Horwitz, founder&#8230; <a class="more-link" href="https://readwrite.com/prediction-markets-geolocation-blocking/">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Prediction markets face a geolocation reckoning as regulators tighten scrutiny worldwide</span></a></p>
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