Polymarket has started actively targeting users who rely on VPNs to get around its geoblocking rules. The platform now blocks certain IP addresses tied to VPN services and in some cases asks users to verify their identities, according to a report in The Information . These steps come as the company faces growing legal and regulatory pressure worldwide, including full-on bans in countries such as Spain and Indonesia. Meanwhile, VPN providers themselves are also facing increased regulatory pressure in places like Utah and the United Kingdom. Polymarket’s updated approach combines technical barriers with selective identity checks to stop users from dodging location restrictions. The company reportedly blocks known VPN IP ranges outright and flags accounts that show signs of evasion. Users with unusually large positions or those moving money in rapid, high-value cycles now receive requests to complete identity verification to satisfy anti-money laundering rules.…