Deep Tide TechFlow News, May 26, according to CoinDesk, the Spanish Consumer Affairs Department has initiated disciplinary proceedings against prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi, and has demanded that internet service providers block these platforms, citing that both are operating without the licenses required by Spanish gambling law and lack protections for minors and self-excluded gamblers. The blocking measures will remain in effect during the case review, which is expected to last three to four months.