Backpack Tests Prediction Markets: Here’s What Traders Should Know
Backpack Exchange launched an invite-only beta for a new prediction market platform that lets users trade event outcomes from one unified account. The news landed quietly, with no token price reaction, but it touches a fast-growing corner of crypto trading. Prediction markets already
UK Bank ClearBank Moves Into Stablecoins With Taurus Deal
UK clearing bank ClearBank announced a partnership with crypto infrastructure firm Taurus to support stablecoin services for its clients. The news landed as stablecoins held firm near a $300 billion market cap, even as broader crypto prices moved sideways. Zoom out, and this
Ripple Gets Early Europe License Nod: Why XRP Crypto Holders Are Watching
Approvals. Government nod. Crypto providers, it seems, can’t escape this. Regulators all over the world want blockchain companies, regardless of their offerings, to register and adhere to existing laws. By compliance, officials say crypto moves from the “wild”, unlocking institutional involvement. This is
Prediction Markets Like Kalshi Hit $702M in a Day as Crypto Regulators Circle
Prediction markets posted a record $702M in trading volume in a single day, even as US regulators continue to scrutinize the emerging sector. Most of that activity flowed through Kalshi, while crypto-native rival Polymarket also saw heavy action. This surge comes amid a
Grayscale Expands Watchlist to 36 Tokens
Grayscale has updated its Assets Under Consideration watchlist to include 36 tokens, indicating an ongoing effort to broaden its offerings beyond established assets like .cwp-coin-chart svg path { stroke-width: 0.65 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.positive svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive
Crypto Traders Buying The Dip as Monero XMR Breaks $700: Up Next $1,000?
Is the world yearning for privacy so much that coins like Monero and Zcash are among the top performers in the last six months? Looks like so. Traders appear to be dumping Zcash crypto now. Their focus? The OG of privacy coins: Monero
AI Data Centers Are Outbidding Bitcoin Miners for Cheap Power
Bitcoin miners are losing access to the cheapest electricity as AI data centers aggressively secure long-term power contracts. That pressure is evident in the market, where Bitcoin has struggled to maintain recent highs as miner costs rise. Zoom out, and this fits a
Senate Draft Bill Puts XRP, Solana, Dogecoin on Bitcoin’s Level
A draft US Senate bill reportedly places XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin in the same legal bucket as Bitcoin. Bitcoin traded near $93,000 after the text circulated, while major altcoins showed muted moves. This fits a wider push in Washington to draw clean rules
Iran’s Currency Crash Tests Bitcoin’s Use Without Internet
Iran’s currency collapsed by roughly 95% in a single night, while authorities reportedly cut internet access as protests spread. That moment taps into a global fear: what happens to your money when both banks and the internet stop working? Market Cap 24h 7d
Strategy Drops $1.25B on Bitcoin as Holdings Near 690,000 BTC
It takes courage to buy Bitcoin, or any other asset, when everyone else is dumping. Strategy, the business intelligence firm and the largest BTC holder among public companies in the world, is not afraid. Michael Saylor, the founder of Strategy, launched the Bitcoin
