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A silver disc passes through a freestanding doorway, casting a roulette-wheel shadow on one side and a financial-market grid shadow on the other.

The Bet Wants to Become a Market: Lobbying the Regulatory Perimeter

Leave a Comment / Financial Regulations, lobbying, public affairs, Technology Policy /

Polymarket is lobbying for regulatory classification of event contracts as financial instruments rather than gambling, which influences market access and oversight. The European Union, France, the UK, the US, and Gibraltar offer varied responses to such classification, highlighting the complexities of legal definitions and regulatory jurisdictions in emerging markets.

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A fictional municipal infrastructure engineer stands between an unmarked data center campus and a neighboring residential area while a resident and facility engineer speak nearby.

The Cloud Has Neighbors: Why Data Centers Have Become a Local Public Affairs Test

Leave a Comment / Government Relations, public affairs & Communications, Technology Policy /

Data centers are essential infrastructure with significant local impacts regarding electric demand, water use, and land. Successful projects must establish credible, verifiable local bargains addressing resource distribution and long-term responsibilities. The lessons from France, Ireland, Virginia, and South Africa highlight the importance of local engagement and transparency in maintaining community trust.

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