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What is Shayne Coplan's net worth?
Forbes estimates Coplan's net worth at $1 billion as of 2026, primarily from his roughly 11% stake in Polymarket following its $9 billion valuation after Intercontinental Exchange's $2 billion investment.
How old is Shayne Coplan?
Coplan is 28 years old (born 1998).
Did Shayne Coplan drop out of college?
Yes, Coplan dropped out of New York University, where he studied computer science, to pursue cryptocurrency interests and found Polymarket.
What is Shayne Coplan's role at Polymarket?
Coplan is the founder and CEO of Polymarket; he has announced major hires and represented the company in regulatory discussions with the CFTC.
Has Shayne Coplan faced regulatory issues?
Polymarket faced CFTC scrutiny and a 2024 FBI raid on Coplan's apartment related to U.S. user access; those federal probes were later dropped, and the company acquired CFTC-licensed QCEX.
When did Shayne Coplan found Polymarket?
Coplan founded Polymarket in 2020 out of his New York apartment during the pandemic.