Polymarket Prioritizes U.S. Relaunch Before POLY Token Airdrop
Polymarket has confirmed plans for a POLY token launch and airdrop, ending months of speculation. The announcement came from Chief Marketing Officer Matthew Modabber during an October 24, 2025 appearance on the Degenz Live podcast. "There will be a token, there will be an airdrop," Modabber stated, though the distribution will follow the platform's U.S. relaunch.
The prediction market platform is prioritizing regulatory compliance after its 2022 exit from the U.S. market. A $112 million acquisition of CFTC-registered QCX in July 2025 paved the way for Polymarket's return. The company received regulatory clearance in September 2025, setting the stage for its American comeback before token distribution begins.