Prediction markets hit new high as Polymarket enters Sam Altman’s World
World’s Polymarket Mini App integration came amid prediction markets surging past 2024 records, with $2 billion in weekly trading volumes.
‘Millisecond’ preconfirmations make it to Ethereum via new RPC
Ethereum mainnet transfers can reach block times in just 200 milliseconds, according to Ethereum infrastructure platform Primev when using its “FAST RPC” solution.
DraftKings taps Polymarket to clear trades in prediction markets play
Polymarket will act as a clearinghouse for DraftKings’ upcoming prediction market platform, following its acquisition of Railbird earlier this week.
Young Australians’ biggest financial regret: Ignoring Bitcoin at $400
Young Australians feel they could have made a bigger dent in their property goals if they had invested in cryptocurrency 10 years ago, and now they’re locked out.
‘Crazy stuff’ needed for Bitcoin to reach $250K this year: Novogratz
Several prominent Bitcoiners remain confident that Bitcoin will hit $250,000 by year-end, but Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz isn't so sure.
Another ‘legacy’ asset manager enters the crypto ETF ‘land rush’
T. Rowe Price, a $1.8 trillion asset manager, has made its first crypto play, filing to list a US-listed Active Crypto ETF in a twist that surprised some analysts.
Bitcoin may ‘final flush’ to $104K before the bull market returns
Crypto analysts predicted Bitcoin could fall to its 50-week moving average before reversing, citing leverage concerns and historical support patterns.
Jupiter eyes full launch of its new predictions market before 2026
Solana DEX Jupiter has launched a beta prediction market built with Kalshi, letting users bet on real-world events ahead of a full rollout in Q4 2025.
Hyperliquid Strategies wants $1B to buy further into the HYPE
The firm behind the Hyperliquid merger has filed to raise $1 billion via a stock sale, aiming to expand its crypto treasury and strengthen exposure to HYPE tokens.
ARK Invest-backed firm becomes largest ETH hoarder outside the US
ARK Invest-backed Quantum Solutions is now the largest Ether treasury outside of the US and has a 100,000 ETH treasury target.
Bitcoin miner debt surges 500% as miners beef up for the hashrate fight
Bitcoin miners have taken on $12.7 billion in debt as they invest in new rigs and AI infrastructure to stay competitive in the global hashrate race.
Bitcoin ETF apathy is pressuring a key Bitcoin support level
Without Bitcoin ETF holding sustained inflows, Bitcoin could succumb to “demand side fragility,” analysts from Bitfinex warn.
Bunni DEX becomes second crypto project to shut this week
Bunni has decided to re-license its v2 smart contracts from Business Source License to MIT license, allowing developers to use all the features developed by Bunni, garnering praise.
If Bitcoin isn’t ‘crypto,’ what makes it different?
Bitcoin’s design, governance and regulation set it apart from crypto. From supply rules to ETFs, it now sits in a category of its own.
Juggernaut in making? Polymarket’s valuation may jump 10x to $15B with new funding
Polymarket continues to expand its mainstream reach with new partnerships, teaming up with DraftKings, the NHL and OpenAI’s World project.
CZ calls Peter Schiff’s tokenized gold a ‘trust me bro’ asset
Peter Schiff reiterated that Bitcoin will “go to zero” and warned that the US dollar’s era as the global reserve currency is ending, predicting a return to a gold-based system.
WazirX bets on zero-fee crypto trading to drive relaunch after long hiatus
WazirX’s phased comeback begins Friday, offering 30 days of zero-fee trading as the exchange rebuilds liquidity and trust after a long hiatus.
EU sanctions Russian A7A5 stablecoin and crypto exchanges
Russian oil companies have increasingly relied on digital assets and crypto platforms to circumvent financial sanctions, according to the European Commission.
Revolut secures MiCA license in Cyprus to launch Europe-wide crypto services
Revolut also revealed its Crypto 2.0 platform, which will feature over 280 tokens, zero-fee staking up to 22% APY and 1:1 stablecoin-to-US dollar conversion.
Ripple co-founder keeps ‘cashing out’ at the highs: Will it hurt XRP price?
Ripple co-founder and former CEO Chris Larsen has amassed millions in realized profits from XRP since 2018, potentially putting the price recovery at risk.
Turkey’s $200B crypto boom is built on speculation, not adoption: Chainalysis
Turkey’s $200 billion crypto market leads the MENA region, but has been fueled more by speculative activity than by sustainable adoption, according to Chainalysis.
A16z eyes $10B in new funds, leaves crypto behind despite bullish talk
Andreessen Horowitz is reportedly raising about $10 billion for new AI and defense investments, notably excluding crypto, despite its bullish stance on decentralization.
As inflation bites, Latin America banks on stablecoins instead of bankers
Latin Americans are using stablecoins and crypto to combat inflation and access banking services where traditional systems have failed, according to the co-CEO of Bybit LATAM.
From Taylor Swift to rate cuts, RedStone brings real-world bets onchain with Kalshi
RedStone’s partnership with Kalshi bridges regulated event data and DeFi, unlocking new use cases across over 110 networks.
Berachain joins race for real-time blockchains with sub-second transactions
A new Berachain governance proposal introduces a preconfirmation layer that would cut inclusion times to 200 milliseconds, making transactions feel nearly instantaneous.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Identity systems must work for the disconnected
Digital identity systems exclude 2.7 billion people who don’t have smartphones. Offline attestations and peer-signed credentials must serve the disconnected.
BNB wins ‘Uptober’ amid Binance market crash scrutiny
BNB turned a sluggish October for Bitcoin into a breakout month, driven by memecoin trading, rising fees and Aster’s ascent despite renewed scrutiny on Binance.
These key support levels can help Bitcoin avoid a ‘bear flag’ crash to $88K
Bitcoin traded 13% below its $126K all-time high as traders said the BTC price could drop to $88K over the next few days if key support levels don’t hold.
Bitcoin whales add 40X leverage BTC shorts ahead of Trump announcement
Bitcoin fielded fresh leveraged shorts on Thursday as whales appeared to bet on downside volatility around another announcement from US President Donald Trump.
Blockchain.com secures MiCA license, hires Malta insider to head EU expansion
Blockchain.com praised Malta’s regulatory clarity while member states still argued over how MiCA should apply across the EU.
Solana Price Prediction, a ChatGPT Analysis: Why AI Recommends Snorter Token as Best Altcoin
What to Know: 1️⃣ Solana’s price is approaching a major long-term support zone around $165–$175, historically a launch point for multi-month rallies. 2️⃣ Developer and ecosystem growth remains strong, with builder activity up 78% in two years and Solana leading in active users and on-chain volume. 3️⃣ Snorter Token ($SNORT), a Solana-based trading bot utility, […]
IPO Buzz: Hyperliquid Strategies’ $1B Filing Sparks 15% HYPE Rally
Hyperliquid Strategies Inc. (HSI), formed from an $888 million reverse merger between Sonnet Biotherapeutics Holdings Inc. and Rorschach I LLC, has filed a Form S-1 registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to raise up to $1 billion through an offering of 160 million shares of common stock. Hyperliquid Strategies Files $1B IPO, […]
‘Millisecond’ preconfirmations make it to Ethereum via new RPC
Ethereum mainnet transfers can reach block times in just 200 milliseconds, according to Ethereum infrastructure platform Primev when using its “FAST RPC” solution.
DraftKings taps Polymarket to clear trades in prediction markets play
Polymarket will act as a clearinghouse for DraftKings’ upcoming prediction market platform, following its acquisition of Railbird earlier this week.
Young Australians’ biggest financial regret: Ignoring Bitcoin at $400
Young Australians feel they could have made a bigger dent in their property goals if they had invested in cryptocurrency 10 years ago, and now they’re locked out.
‘Crazy stuff’ needed for Bitcoin to reach $250K this year: Novogratz
Several prominent Bitcoiners remain confident that Bitcoin will hit $250,000 by year-end, but Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz isn't so sure.
Another ‘legacy’ asset manager enters the crypto ETF ‘land rush’
T. Rowe Price, a $1.8 trillion asset manager, has made its first crypto play, filing to list a US-listed Active Crypto ETF in a twist that surprised some analysts.
Bitcoin may ‘final flush’ to $104K before the bull market returns
Crypto analysts predicted Bitcoin could fall to its 50-week moving average before reversing, citing leverage concerns and historical support patterns.
Jupiter eyes full launch of its new predictions market before 2026
Solana DEX Jupiter has launched a beta prediction market built with Kalshi, letting users bet on real-world events ahead of a full rollout in Q4 2025.
Hyperliquid Strategies wants $1B to buy further into the HYPE
The firm behind the Hyperliquid merger has filed to raise $1 billion via a stock sale, aiming to expand its crypto treasury and strengthen exposure to HYPE tokens.
ARK Invest-backed firm becomes largest ETH hoarder outside the US
ARK Invest-backed Quantum Solutions is now the largest Ether treasury outside of the US and has a 100,000 ETH treasury target.
Bitcoin miner debt surges 500% as miners beef up for the hashrate fight
Bitcoin miners have taken on $12.7 billion in debt as they invest in new rigs and AI infrastructure to stay competitive in the global hashrate race.
Bitcoin ETF apathy is pressuring a key Bitcoin support level
Without Bitcoin ETF holding sustained inflows, Bitcoin could succumb to “demand side fragility,” analysts from Bitfinex warn.
Bunni DEX becomes second crypto project to shut this week
Bunni has decided to re-license its v2 smart contracts from Business Source License to MIT license, allowing developers to use all the features developed by Bunni, garnering praise.
If Bitcoin isn’t ‘crypto,’ what makes it different?
Bitcoin’s design, governance and regulation set it apart from crypto. From supply rules to ETFs, it now sits in a category of its own.
Juggernaut in making? Polymarket’s valuation may jump 10x to $15B with new funding
Polymarket continues to expand its mainstream reach with new partnerships, teaming up with DraftKings, the NHL and OpenAI’s World project.
CZ calls Peter Schiff’s tokenized gold a ‘trust me bro’ asset
Peter Schiff reiterated that Bitcoin will “go to zero” and warned that the US dollar’s era as the global reserve currency is ending, predicting a return to a gold-based system.
WazirX bets on zero-fee crypto trading to drive relaunch after long hiatus
WazirX’s phased comeback begins Friday, offering 30 days of zero-fee trading as the exchange rebuilds liquidity and trust after a long hiatus.
EU sanctions Russian A7A5 stablecoin and crypto exchanges
Russian oil companies have increasingly relied on digital assets and crypto platforms to circumvent financial sanctions, according to the European Commission.
Revolut secures MiCA license in Cyprus to launch Europe-wide crypto services
Revolut also revealed its Crypto 2.0 platform, which will feature over 280 tokens, zero-fee staking up to 22% APY and 1:1 stablecoin-to-US dollar conversion.
Ripple co-founder keeps ‘cashing out’ at the highs: Will it hurt XRP price?
Ripple co-founder and former CEO Chris Larsen has amassed millions in realized profits from XRP since 2018, potentially putting the price recovery at risk.
Turkey’s $200B crypto boom is built on speculation, not adoption: Chainalysis
Turkey’s $200 billion crypto market leads the MENA region, but has been fueled more by speculative activity than by sustainable adoption, according to Chainalysis.
A16z eyes $10B in new funds, leaves crypto behind despite bullish talk
Andreessen Horowitz is reportedly raising about $10 billion for new AI and defense investments, notably excluding crypto, despite its bullish stance on decentralization.
As inflation bites, Latin America banks on stablecoins instead of bankers
Latin Americans are using stablecoins and crypto to combat inflation and access banking services where traditional systems have failed, according to the co-CEO of Bybit LATAM.
From Taylor Swift to rate cuts, RedStone brings real-world bets onchain with Kalshi
RedStone’s partnership with Kalshi bridges regulated event data and DeFi, unlocking new use cases across over 110 networks.
Berachain joins race for real-time blockchains with sub-second transactions
A new Berachain governance proposal introduces a preconfirmation layer that would cut inclusion times to 200 milliseconds, making transactions feel nearly instantaneous.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Identity systems must work for the disconnected
Digital identity systems exclude 2.7 billion people who don’t have smartphones. Offline attestations and peer-signed credentials must serve the disconnected.
BNB wins ‘Uptober’ amid Binance market crash scrutiny
BNB turned a sluggish October for Bitcoin into a breakout month, driven by memecoin trading, rising fees and Aster’s ascent despite renewed scrutiny on Binance.
These key support levels can help Bitcoin avoid a ‘bear flag’ crash to $88K
Bitcoin traded 13% below its $126K all-time high as traders said the BTC price could drop to $88K over the next few days if key support levels don’t hold.
Bitcoin whales add 40X leverage BTC shorts ahead of Trump announcement
Bitcoin fielded fresh leveraged shorts on Thursday as whales appeared to bet on downside volatility around another announcement from US President Donald Trump.
Blockchain.com secures MiCA license, hires Malta insider to head EU expansion
Blockchain.com praised Malta’s regulatory clarity while member states still argued over how MiCA should apply across the EU.
Fidelity opens direct Solana token purchases for US brokerage clients
Fidelity's move signifies increased mainstream acceptance of blockchain assets, potentially driving broader retail investor participation in crypto markets. The post Fidelity opens direct Solana token purchases for US brokerage clients appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
‘Millisecond’ preconfirmations make it to Ethereum via new RPC
Ethereum mainnet transfers can reach block times in just 200 milliseconds, according to Ethereum infrastructure platform Primev when using its “FAST RPC” solution.
DraftKings taps Polymarket to clear trades in prediction markets play
Polymarket will act as a clearinghouse for DraftKings’ upcoming prediction market platform, following its acquisition of Railbird earlier this week.
Young Australians’ biggest financial regret: Ignoring Bitcoin at $400
Young Australians feel they could have made a bigger dent in their property goals if they had invested in cryptocurrency 10 years ago, and now they’re locked out.
‘Crazy stuff’ needed for Bitcoin to reach $250K this year: Novogratz
Several prominent Bitcoiners remain confident that Bitcoin will hit $250,000 by year-end, but Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz isn't so sure.
Another ‘legacy’ asset manager enters the crypto ETF ‘land rush’
T. Rowe Price, a $1.8 trillion asset manager, has made its first crypto play, filing to list a US-listed Active Crypto ETF in a twist that surprised some analysts.
Bitcoin may ‘final flush’ to $104K before the bull market returns
Crypto analysts predicted Bitcoin could fall to its 50-week moving average before reversing, citing leverage concerns and historical support patterns.
Jupiter eyes full launch of its new predictions market before 2026
Solana DEX Jupiter has launched a beta prediction market built with Kalshi, letting users bet on real-world events ahead of a full rollout in Q4 2025.
Hyperliquid Strategies wants $1B to buy further into the HYPE
The firm behind the Hyperliquid merger has filed to raise $1 billion via a stock sale, aiming to expand its crypto treasury and strengthen exposure to HYPE tokens.
ARK Invest-backed firm becomes largest ETH hoarder outside the US
ARK Invest-backed Quantum Solutions is now the largest Ether treasury outside of the US and has a 100,000 ETH treasury target.
Bitcoin miner debt surges 500% as miners beef up for the hashrate fight
Bitcoin miners have taken on $12.7 billion in debt as they invest in new rigs and AI infrastructure to stay competitive in the global hashrate race.
Bitcoin ETF apathy is pressuring a key Bitcoin support level
Without Bitcoin ETF holding sustained inflows, Bitcoin could succumb to “demand side fragility,” analysts from Bitfinex warn.
Bunni DEX becomes second crypto project to shut this week
Bunni has decided to re-license its v2 smart contracts from Business Source License to MIT license, allowing developers to use all the features developed by Bunni, garnering praise.
If Bitcoin isn’t ‘crypto,’ what makes it different?
Bitcoin’s design, governance and regulation set it apart from crypto. From supply rules to ETFs, it now sits in a category of its own.
Juggernaut in making? Polymarket’s valuation may jump 10x to $15B with new funding
Polymarket continues to expand its mainstream reach with new partnerships, teaming up with DraftKings, the NHL and OpenAI’s World project.
CZ calls Peter Schiff’s tokenized gold a ‘trust me bro’ asset
Peter Schiff reiterated that Bitcoin will “go to zero” and warned that the US dollar’s era as the global reserve currency is ending, predicting a return to a gold-based system.
WazirX bets on zero-fee crypto trading to drive relaunch after long hiatus
WazirX’s phased comeback begins Friday, offering 30 days of zero-fee trading as the exchange rebuilds liquidity and trust after a long hiatus.
EU sanctions Russian A7A5 stablecoin and crypto exchanges
Russian oil companies have increasingly relied on digital assets and crypto platforms to circumvent financial sanctions, according to the European Commission.
Revolut secures MiCA license in Cyprus to launch Europe-wide crypto services
Revolut also revealed its Crypto 2.0 platform, which will feature over 280 tokens, zero-fee staking up to 22% APY and 1:1 stablecoin-to-US dollar conversion.
Ripple co-founder keeps ‘cashing out’ at the highs: Will it hurt XRP price?
Ripple co-founder and former CEO Chris Larsen has amassed millions in realized profits from XRP since 2018, potentially putting the price recovery at risk.
Turkey’s $200B crypto boom is built on speculation, not adoption: Chainalysis
Turkey’s $200 billion crypto market leads the MENA region, but has been fueled more by speculative activity than by sustainable adoption, according to Chainalysis.
A16z eyes $10B in new funds, leaves crypto behind despite bullish talk
Andreessen Horowitz is reportedly raising about $10 billion for new AI and defense investments, notably excluding crypto, despite its bullish stance on decentralization.
As inflation bites, Latin America banks on stablecoins instead of bankers
Latin Americans are using stablecoins and crypto to combat inflation and access banking services where traditional systems have failed, according to the co-CEO of Bybit LATAM.
From Taylor Swift to rate cuts, RedStone brings real-world bets onchain with Kalshi
RedStone’s partnership with Kalshi bridges regulated event data and DeFi, unlocking new use cases across over 110 networks.
Berachain joins race for real-time blockchains with sub-second transactions
A new Berachain governance proposal introduces a preconfirmation layer that would cut inclusion times to 200 milliseconds, making transactions feel nearly instantaneous.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Identity systems must work for the disconnected
Digital identity systems exclude 2.7 billion people who don’t have smartphones. Offline attestations and peer-signed credentials must serve the disconnected.
BNB wins ‘Uptober’ amid Binance market crash scrutiny
BNB turned a sluggish October for Bitcoin into a breakout month, driven by memecoin trading, rising fees and Aster’s ascent despite renewed scrutiny on Binance.
These key support levels can help Bitcoin avoid a ‘bear flag’ crash to $88K
Bitcoin traded 13% below its $126K all-time high as traders said the BTC price could drop to $88K over the next few days if key support levels don’t hold.
Bitcoin whales add 40X leverage BTC shorts ahead of Trump announcement
Bitcoin fielded fresh leveraged shorts on Thursday as whales appeared to bet on downside volatility around another announcement from US President Donald Trump.
Blockchain.com secures MiCA license, hires Malta insider to head EU expansion
Blockchain.com praised Malta’s regulatory clarity while member states still argued over how MiCA should apply across the EU.
Max Pain Price for XRP Revealed: 30% for Bears, and Just 10% for Bulls
XRP seems stuck near $2.40, but the pain map looks lopsided: shorts only blow up if the price rips 30% higher, while bulls get burned with just a small 10% slip.
'Bitcoin Charlatan': Canadian Billionaire Slams Strategy's Saylor
The two entrepreneurs have been at loggerheads for years after taking part in the viral 2021 debate
‘Millisecond’ preconfirmations make it to Ethereum via new RPC
Ethereum mainnet transfers can reach block times in just 200 milliseconds, according to Ethereum infrastructure platform Primev when using its “FAST RPC” solution.
DraftKings taps Polymarket to clear trades in prediction markets play
Polymarket will act as a clearinghouse for DraftKings’ upcoming prediction market platform, following its acquisition of Railbird earlier this week.
Young Australians’ biggest financial regret: Ignoring Bitcoin at $400
Young Australians feel they could have made a bigger dent in their property goals if they had invested in cryptocurrency 10 years ago, and now they’re locked out.
‘Crazy stuff’ needed for Bitcoin to reach $250K this year: Novogratz
Several prominent Bitcoiners remain confident that Bitcoin will hit $250,000 by year-end, but Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz isn't so sure.
Another ‘legacy’ asset manager enters the crypto ETF ‘land rush’
T. Rowe Price, a $1.8 trillion asset manager, has made its first crypto play, filing to list a US-listed Active Crypto ETF in a twist that surprised some analysts.