Prediction markets defy crypto downturn with record Q2 volume: CoinGecko
Prediction markets reached a record $113.8 billion in notional volume in Q2 as spot CEX trading, derivatives volume and stablecoin market cap declined.…
Bitcoin pulls back to $64,000 after hitting monthly high as bears take control
Profittaking after bitcoin hit a $65,500 monthly high combined with fresh Iranian strikes on U.S. bases sent crypto lower, with bears leading price action…
US Senate unanimously adopts resolution opposing clemency for SBF
The Senate approved a resolution opposing clemency for former FTX CEO Sam BankmanFried as prediction markets put the odds of a Trump pardon by July 31 below…
A bitcoin wallet dormant since the 2017 peak just moved $383 million
The coins went to a fresh address rather than an exchange, so nothing has been sold yet. Source:CoinDesk
Two Groups of bitcoin Investors sell on the rise as U.S. inflation lifts prices to nearly $65,000
Bitcoin surges toward $65,000 on softerthanexpected inflation data, but onchain signals show two key investor groups selling into the bounce. Source:CoinDesk
Stanford study says 5-minute Bitcoin prediction markets enable settlement manipulation
Researchers found that Polymarket’s fiveminute Bitcoin prediction markets create incentives to manipulate spot prices around contract settlement, proposing…
Securitize, Cantor target tokenized IPOs for public markets
Securitize and Cantor Fitzgerald are developing infrastructure for tokenized IPOs and secondary equity offerings within the existing US securities framework.…
BlackRock's crypto assets fall 39% despite $15 billion of net inflows
BlackRock's digital asset funds attracted $15 billion in net inflows over the past year, but falling crypto prices drove the value of those holdings sharply…
Strategy feels 'very secure' until bitcoin reaches $8,000-$10,000, says CEO
Le highlighted increasing the U.S.dollar reserve as an important lever in preferred stock STRC’s recovery back to around $90 having fallen below $75 last…
Crypto steadies as Middle East tensions counter U.S. inflation report boost
Bitcoin held steady at a threeweek high as rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran reined in gains from Tuesday's softerthanexpected inflation numbers.…
Bitcoin nears $65,000 as cooling U.S. inflation guts the Fed rate-hike trade
The June CPI print pulled hike odds from 43% to 13%, with analysts now watching the September FOMC meeting for further cues on positioning. Source:CoinDesk
U.S., UK move to align rules for tokenized finance across world's largest financial markets
The joint roadmap aims to reduce regulatory friction for tokenized assets while strengthening ties between the world's two largest financial centers.…