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In brief ICE has invested another $600 million into Polymarket, fulfilling its commitment made in October. Rival Kalshi recently raised $1 billion at a $22 billion valuation, outpacing Polymarket's current valuation. Prediction markets face mounting regulatory pressure, with lawmakers

Kalshi has received approval for margin trading, aiming to attract institutional investors. The license enables it to act as a futures commission merchant, pending CFTC approval. This shift could enhance trading potential in prediction markets, facing competition and regulatory challenges.

Bitwise asserts that Bitcoin has already adjusted to tighter monetary policy impacts, while stocks remain vulnerable to macroeconomic shocks. With rising energy prices influencing inflation, expectations of Fed rate cuts have shifted significantly. Bitcoin's prior declines indicate its sensitivity to market conditions, while equities are now correcting from high valuations.

Canada’s federal government has moved to ban cryptocurrency donations to political campaigns, shutting down a fundraising channel that appears to have seen little to no real-world use in the country's previous elections. Bill C-25, the Strong and Free Elections Act, introduced March 26, would

The 2026 crypto market is moving at a breakneck pace, driven by institutional adoption and breakthrough blockchain technologies. For traders aiming to capitalize on rapid price shifts, identifying assets with high liquidity and strong market catalysts is essential. This guide examines the current tr

In brief California public officials are banned via executive order from using inside information to make money on prediction markets. The ban extends to state officials and appointees using information to help others from profiting, as well. The order follows continued scrutiny from

The Clarity Act's proposed stablecoin rules may hinder decentralized finance (DeFi) by banning yield on stablecoin balances, re-centralizing yield to traditional financial institutions. This could reduce competition and impact DeFi platforms, while benefiting infrastructure players like Circle.

In brief Walrus is marking one year since its mainnet launch, having surpassed 450TB of data stored from partners including Team Liquid, Decrypt, and Allium. In its first year, the verifiable data platform has introduced major product upgrades, efficiency improvements and integrations includ

Stablecoins are undergoing an evolution into a foundational financial infrastructure. North America leads in development, focusing on regulated, compliant options. The market shows a shift with RLUSD gaining traction due to integration with Ripple, emphasizing real demand over exchange liquidity.

The essay discusses a significant shift in market expectations regarding Federal Reserve monetary policy, with probability favoring rate hikes instead of cuts. This change is attributed to rising inflation fears linked to energy prices amid Middle East tensions. Additionally, while Bitcoin has held steady, it remains underperforming compared to other assets like gold and stocks.

In brief Ark Invest parted with nearly $41 million in META and $26 million in NVDA shares on Thursday. Cathie Wood's firm also dumped around $11 million worth of shares in its Bitcoin ETF. The sales come amid a sustained market downturn as uncertainty in Iran shakes stocks and crypto. Ar

A new initiative called the Ethereum Economic Zone (EEZ) aims to unify Ethereum's fragmented ecosystem by enabling seamless interactions between layer 2 networks. Developed by Gnosis, Zisk, and the Ethereum Foundation, it seeks to improve user experience and liquidity while maintaining Ethereum's core security.