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Polymarket says hackers stole some user funds; refunds underway, U.K. authorities notified

Polymarket’s international exchange briefly halted trading after a third-party hack led to unauthorized withdrawals. The firm says it is reimbursing users and has referred the incident to U.K. authorities.

CNBC Finance·Oct 30, 2026, 8:18 PM·2 min read✓ Verified

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