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Clearinghouse (DCO)

What is a clearinghouse (DCO)?

A clearinghouse, or derivatives clearing organization (DCO), stands between buyers and sellers, holds collateral and makes sure winning contracts are paid. In the US, DCOs register with the CFTC.

On Polymarket

Polymarket US is both a designated contract market and a clearing organization [1].

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Designated contract market (DCM) · CFTC · Futures commission merchant (FCM)

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How does Clearinghouse work on Polymarket?

Polymarket US is both a designated contract market and a clearing organization .

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