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Daily Trading Volume of Prediction Markets Hits Record $814 Million
Prediction markets have reached a record daily trading volume of $814 million, with Polymarket facing a ban in Portugal due to irregular betting activity.
Aisha Patel2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Mentions on X Decline by 32% Over the Year
In 2025, Bitcoin mentions on social media platform X fell by 32%, reaching 96 million posts, according to Jameson Lopp.
James Park1 min - News
Trump and Allies Confirm Plans for the Crypto Industry
President Trump aims to sign a major cryptocurrency bill soon, while key officials discuss regulatory frameworks at the World Economic Forum.
Marcus Reid1 min - News
Analyst Rules Out Combating Insider Trading Without KYC
Analyst Austin Weiler asserts that effective measures against insider trading in prediction markets require mandatory KYC verification to enhance enforcement standards.
James Park2 min - Crypto
Billionaire Calls Bitcoin Easy Target for Confiscation
Billionaire Frank Giustra questions Bitcoin's status as a safe-haven asset, citing its ease of confiscation compared to gold and criticizing its promotional tactics.
Elena Volkov3 min - Crypto
Solana Labs CEO Critiques Ethereum's Development Strategy
Solana Labs CEO Anatoly Yakovenko argues that continuous evolution is essential for blockchain survival, critiquing Ethereum's approach to development.
James Park3 min - Crypto
Analysts Report Recovery in Bitcoin Demand
Analysts report a recovery in Bitcoin demand, with a notable improvement in apparent demand metrics despite remaining negative. Market conditions suggest potential accumulation and a shift in correlation with small-cap stocks.
Elena Volkov2 min - Crypto
"The System is Broken": Scaramucci Explains How U.S. Banks Are Undermining Stablecoins for China's Benefit
Anthony Scaramucci argues that U.S. banks are undermining stablecoins to favor China's digital yuan, highlighting the competitive disadvantage for the U.S. dollar.
Sarah Chen2 min - News
Reuters: India's Central Bank Proposes Linking BRICS Digital Currencies
The Reserve Bank of India has proposed linking BRICS nations' digital currencies to enhance trade and reduce reliance on the US dollar.
Elena Volkov2 min - Crypto
Quiet Evolution: Why Whales Are Accumulating Ethereum Ahead of Glamsterdam and Hegota
Ethereum is experiencing a quiet evolution as whales accumulate the asset ahead of upcoming upgrades, Glamsterdam and Hegota, despite current market conditions.
Elena Volkov11 min - Crypto
Inflow to Crypto Products Reaches $2.17 Billion
Crypto investment products saw inflows of $2.17 billion from January 10 to 16, the highest since October 2025, before a shift in investor sentiment led to a $378 million outflow.
Aisha Patel2 min - Crypto
Paradex DEX Rolls Back Blockchain to Address Extended Outage
Paradex DEX has rolled back its blockchain to address an outage that lasted eight hours, affecting thousands of positions due to a price glitch.
James Park1 min