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Prediction Markets

Google Adds Prediction Market Insights from Polymarket and Kalshi

Prediction markets have gained significant traction in recent months, drawing attention from both crypto enthusiasts and traditional finance. Today, Google announced a partnership with leading platforms Polymarket and Kalshi, aiming to bring real-time market data directly into its search ecosystem. This move allows users to query future events and tap

Crypto

October 2025 Crypto Trends: Institutional Growth and ETF Surge

The crypto sector navigated a turbulent October 2025 with a blend of setbacks and recoveries that underscored its maturing landscape. Bitcoin stood firm as the sector's anchor, buoyed by steady institutional investments and evolving exchange-traded fund strategies. Altcoins presented a varied picture, where gains in some areas offset

Ethereum

BitMine Buys the Dip with $70 Million Ethereum Purchase

BitMine Immersion Technologies announced a significant expansion of its corporate treasury today, by acquiring approximately $70 million worth of Ethereum. Onchain data confirms the purchase of around 20,000 ETH, executed during a period of heightened market volatility. This move underscores the firm's commitment to building a robust

Gemini

Gemini Crypto Exchange Bets Big on Prediction Markets

Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange co-founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, is set to enter the fast growing world of prediction markets. Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that the company has held internal discussions about launching products in this space at the earliest opportunity. This development comes as Gemini navigates its recent

Bitcoin

Metaplanet Secures $100 Million Loan to Buy More Bitcoin

Japan's Metaplanet Inc. continues its aggressive Bitcoin strategy with a fresh $100 million loan, using its substantial Bitcoin holdings as collateral to capitalize on recent market weakness. The Tokyo-based firm executed the borrowing on October 31, drawing from an established credit facility to fund additional Bitcoin purchases. This

Bitcoin Mining

Bitcoin Miners Grapple with Steep Earnings Decline After Price Slide

Bitcoin miners have entered a challenging period as their daily earnings reached the lowest levels seen since April. The cryptocurrency’s value dropped from $113,000 to $100,000 over the past week, marking a $13,000 decline that directly eroded the financial returns from mining activities. This shift has

Markets

Bitcoin Price Hits $100K Amid $250 Million in Liquidations During Crypto Selloff

The crypto market is enduring a turbulent day, as more than $250 million in long position liquidations swept through trading platforms. Traders who had placed leveraged bets on rising prices suddenly faced margin calls during a rapid price plunge. This event highlighted the fragility of high-leverage strategies in volatile conditions.

Legal

US Government Pushes for Five Year Prison Term in Samourai Wallet Case

The United States government has recommended the maximum five-year prison sentence for Keonne Rodriguez and William Hill, the developers behind the privacy-focused Samourai Wallet. Both men pleaded guilty earlier this year to a single count of conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitter. As their sentencing approaches, the prosecution portrays

Donald Trump

Trump Talks Crypto and CZ Binance Pardon on CBS 60 Minutes Interview

In a wide-ranging 90-minute interview on CBS's 60 Minutes that aired Sunday night, President Donald Trump turned his attention to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency during the closing moments. The discussion highlighted his administration's aggressive push to cement America's dominance in the digital asset space. Trump

Hack

Balancer DeFi Protocol Faces Massive Exploit Draining Over $128 Million from Liquidity Pools

The decentralized finance space experienced a significant setback today as Balancer, one of the sector’s veteran automated market makers (AMM), became the target of a sophisticated smart contract exploit. Attackers drained funds from multiple v2 liquidity pools, with onchain data showing losses exceeding $128 million across various assets including

Markets

Bitcoin Breaks Seven Year Uptober Winning Streak with Monthly Losses

Bitcoin enthusiasts entered October 2025 with high hopes, anticipating the cryptocurrency’s reliable seasonal boost known as Uptober. For seven straight years, the month had delivered gains, often pushing prices to new levels amid growing market optimism. This time around, however, the pattern shattered as Bitcoin closed the period down

Sam Bankman-Fried

Sam Bankman Fried Revives FTX Defense with Solvency Claims

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) has returned to social media with a detailed document that challenges the narrative surrounding the collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Posted on his X account late Thursday, the 15-page file asserts that the platform maintained sufficient assets to cover all customer obligations at the time of

Bitcoin

Steak ’n Shake Leads Fast Food Industry with First Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Steak ’n Shake has taken a big step by launching the first strategic Bitcoin reserve among major U.S. restaurant chains. The initiative directs all Bitcoin payments received at its locations straight into the reserve, signaling a commitment to holding the crypto asset as a core part of its financial

Crypto

Digital Gambling Blends Into Everyday Finance and Crypto Trading

Gambling once evoked visions of neon lights and crowded tables in Las Vegas. Those scenes now seem like relics from another era. Mobile devices have brought betting into homes and pockets, embedding it within apps, blending them with DeFi, sports, and social media. This shift extends beyond convenience to redefine

Bitcoin

Bitcoin's Halloween Price History From 2009 Inception to 2025 Surge

Bitcoin has marked Halloween with profound shifts in value each year since its conceptual birth. On October 31, 2008, the cryptocurrency carried no monetary worth, existing solely as an innovative blueprint birthed by Satoshi Nakamoto for a currency free from centralized oversight. Fast forward to today, October 31, 2025, and

Bitcoin

Bitcoin Emerges as Everyday Currency in Kenya's Bustling Markets

In the heart of Nairobi, Kenya, a surprising shift is underway among residents of Kibera, often called Africa's largest slum. A recent video by travel documentarian Nick, known online as Indigo Traveller, captures this change during his exploration of the neighborhood. With over 2 million subscribers, Nick'

Solana

Bitwise Solana Staking ETF Emerges as Top Performer in 2025 ETF Launches

The Solana Bitwise staking ETF, listed on the American Stock Exchange under the ticker BSOL, has captured significant attention as one of the standout debuts of the year. On its first trading day, the fund recorded $56 million in volume, followed by an even more impressive $72.4 million on

Markets

U.S. Cuts Tariffs on Chinese Goods as Bitcoin Faces Unexpected Pressure

The United States has announced a significant reduction in tariffs on imports from China, dropping the rate from 100% to 47%. This decision follows a pivotal meeting on Wednesday between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Officials described the talks as productive, paving the way for eased trade

Circle

Circle Partners with Fugees Star Wyclef Jean to Advance USDC Stablecoin Adoption

Circle, the issuer of the leading USDC stablecoin, has named Grammy Award-winning artist and humanitarian Wyclef Jean as its Global Culture Advisor. This move signals a fresh approach to connecting stablecoins with cultural narratives around the world. The collaboration seeks to illustrate how digital dollars like USDC are opening doors

Crime

Bitfinex Money Launderer Razzlekhan Celebrates Early Prison Release with Shoutout to Trump

Heather Morgan, known in crypto as Razzlekhan, emerged from federal prison this week after serving less than a year of her 18-month sentence for money laundering tied to the infamous 2016 Bitfinex hack. The rapper and self-styled performance artist wasted no time in sharing her freedom on social media, posting

Markets

Bitcoin Price Slides as Traders Brace for Fed Announcement

Bitcoin has experienced a notable downturn, dropping 3.69% over the past several hours while the wider crypto market edged down by 3.32%. This underperformance highlights mounting pressures on the leading digital asset as it navigates a complex landscape of technical signals and external uncertainties. Traders now face a

Stablecoin

Western Union to Launch USDPT Stablecoin on Solana for Global Payments

Western Union has revealed plans to introduce a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin designed to streamline international money transactions for its vast customer base. Known as the U.S. Dollar Payment Token or USDPT, this digital asset will operate on the Solana blockchain and Western Union will be working with Anchorage

MetaMask

MetaMask Launches Multichain Support for Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin Coming Soon

MetaMask has introduced a major update to its wallet software, enabling users to handle multiple blockchain addresses through a single account. This change moves away from the traditional setup where each account tied to one specific address and required separate profiles for different networks. The announcement came on Monday, marking

Polymarket

Polymarket Prepares US Relaunch Centered on Sports Betting Opportunities

Polymarket, the prominent blockchain and crypto based prediction market platform, stands on the cusp of a significant return to the American market after years of operating abroad. The company plans to initiate trading for US users by late November 2025 according to Bloomberg, with an initial emphasis on sports betting

Bitcoin

Grokipedia Launches as AI Rival to Wikipedia, Stumbles on Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency

Elon Musk has launched Grokipedia positioning the AI driven platform as a fresh alternative to Wikipedia. The new online encyclopedia, powered entirely by the Grok AI language model, debuted with over 885,000 articles generated, edited, and 'fact-checked' through artificial intelligence. This launch arrives at a time when