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Prediction markets are not a niche crypto subculture anymore. They are mainstream finance.  Kalshi, one of the world’s largest prediction markets that accepts bitcoin deposits, announced it has raised $300 million in new funding at a $5 billion valuation and will soon open access to users in more than 140 countries, according to The New York Times.  The round, led by Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz with participation from CapitalG, Coinbase Ventures, Paradigm, and others, more than doubled Kalshi’s valuation from its previous raise in June.  The company’s annualized trading volume has surged from $300 million last year to an…

The bitcoin price dropped to the $118,000s range today after President Trump announced plans to raise tariffs on Chinese goods in response to China’s export controls on rare earth metals.  Bitcoin price is down roughly 2.3% in the past 24 hours and about 6% since reaching a record high above $126,000 just four days ago. President Trump threatened a “massive” increase in tariffs on Chinese goods, signaling a sharp escalation in the U.S.-China trade tensions and casting doubt on a planned APEC meeting with President Xi. This came after China imposed new limits on rare earth and related technology trade. …

Solana (SOL) treasury companies are following the trend set by Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), whose adoption by public companies has boosted stock prices and graced media headlines.Digital asset treasuries (DATs) list on public markets, buy crypto, then work to grow tokens per share. The pitch is simple for traders who want to gain crypto exposure through a brokerage account, offering upside that can outpace spot prices.Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) also provide crypto exposure for investors nowadays, but DATs can hit the market faster. Additionally, premiums and discounts to net asset value (NAV) create embedded leverage without liquidation concerns, which allows…

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage The Bitcoin price has dropped a fraction of a percent in the last 24 hours to trade at $121,310 as of 3.45 a.m. EST. This comes as Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey’s Square announced the launch of a Bitcoin wallet for retailers in a move designed to take Bitcoin payments mainstream and challenge credit cards. JUST IN: Jack Dorsey’s Square introduced a #Bitcoin wallet solution to enable local businesses to accept BTC payments with zero fees. Bullish 🚀 pic.twitter.com/giHUcQTLLr — Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) October 8, 2025 The wallet,…

Russia is moving closer to formally integrating crypto into its financial system, as officials acknowledge widespread adoption and the central bank prepares to let banks handle digital assets under tight controls.According to a report by TASS, Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov said around 20 million Russians now use cryptocurrencies “for various purposes,” describing them as a reality the government must address rather than resist. TASS reported that Chebeskov argued the state needs to develop domestic infrastructure both to protect users and to secure “economic and technological benefits” for the country.The scale of that adoption was highlighted by new figures TASS…

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today announced that it has officially secured the Virtual Asset Platform Operator License from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Bybit becomes the first crypto exchange to obtain this full license from the SCA, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s vision to establish itself as a global digital asset hub. This licensing brings along with the full product capability of Bybit’s existing global products and services into compliance. This symbolic milestone demonstrates Bybit’s assurance to users that it is committed to high standards of…

The Ethereum Foundation and Keyring Network have launched a new initiative to pioneer a market-aligned funding mechanism. Fees from zkVerified DeFi vaults will go to support privacy-focused open-source developers.For the first two months, fees will go to the legal defense funds of the developers of Tornado Cash.Sponsored SponsoredInstitutional DeFi Funds Privacy DefenseThe Ethereum Foundation and Keyring Network have devised a funding mechanism for privacy development.Keyring is a company focused on creating tools that help large financial institutions access compliant decentralized finance (DeFi) products. They specialize in using advanced zero-knowledge proofs to allow users to prove they are verified without revealing…

As expected by the community, Hyperliquid listed perpetual futures for the yet to be launched Monad (MON) token. Traders can now buy or sell the hyperp MON-USD pair. Are there any risks? MON Launch Marks New Era of Pre-Market TradingDecentralized perpetual exchange Hyperliquid has officially listed the MON-USD hyperp contract, allowing traders to long or short the unlaunched Monad (MON) token with up to 3x leverage. The move comes following strong community demand, marking one of the first opportunities for market participants to gain exposure to Monad prior to its official token launch.  MON Launch Marks New Era of Pre-Market Trading –…

The collaboration aims to merge NFTs with institutional funds. Sharp’s Solana-based treasury network will enhance cross-chain interactions and capital efficiency. PENGU has gained more than 2% after the announcement. NFT brand Pudgy Penguins has entered a strategic alliance with publicly listed Sharps Technology to explore how to integrate non-fungible tokens into on-chain treasury strategies. The development is crucial as it marks a significant move in Pudgy Penguin’s growth beyond Web3. 🚨NEW: @pudgypenguins has partnered with Nasdaq-listed Sharps Technology to integrate its $400M+ @Solana-based digital asset treasury with the Pudgy brand. The collaboration aims to connect NFT culture with institutional finance…

Peter Zhang Oct 10, 2025 16:44 Explore how AI trading tools are transforming crypto markets, enhancing decision-making, and automating execution. Understand the benefits and challenges of integrating AI into trading strategies. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming a pivotal component in the world of crypto trading, offering traders enhanced decision-making capabilities through advanced machine learning and statistical models. According to blog.bitfinex.com, AI tools are transforming the landscape by enabling faster pattern recognition, signal generation, and sometimes even automated execution. AI Trading Tools: Functionality and Integration AI trading tools serve a multitude of functions,…