Kalshi, Polymarket eye $20B valuations in potential fundraising: WSJ

Lawmakers are pushing new regulation for prediction markets after suspiciously timed Polymarket bets on US and Israeli strikes on Iran raised insider-trading concerns....

Bitcoin trades 20% below miner costs as fear builds, but is a bullish rotation starting?

Bitcoin looks stressed, but quiet accumulation may already be underway....

Trump Claims Iran Apologized to Middle East: A Stunning Shift in Regional Dynamics

BitcoinWorld Trump Claims Iran Apologized to Middle East: A Stunning Shift in Regional Dynamics WASHINGTON, D.C., January 15, 2025 – Former President Donald Trump made a significant claim on his Truth Social platform, asserting that Iran has formally apologized to its Middle Eastern neighbors and promised to cease further attacks....

Lots of RLUSD Issued on the XRP Ledger for Gemini. What’s Happening?

A recent post by XRPL validator Vet has highlighted a notable increase in RLUSD’s issuance on the XRP Ledger and its connection to the cryptocurrency exchange Gemini. In the message shared on social media, Vet wrote, “Lots of RLUSD issued on the XRP Ledger for Gemini....

Market Outlook Reveals XRP Has Begun Its “Melting Phase” — A Shed Before The Pump?

XRP has entered what analyst EGRAG Crypto calls its “face melting phase,” a period he argues will test conviction before any meaningful upside expansion....

This is How Bitcoin’s Bear Market will Come to a Close —According to Historical Data

Data suggests Bitcoin bear markets have ended at a precise inflection point, and analysts say that signal deserves close attention in the current cycle....

Kalshi dragged to court as Polymarket draws scrutiny over Iran conflict contracts

Traders have filed a class action lawsuit against Kalshi after the prediction market failed to disburse $54 million in one of its contracts targeting the Iranian regime change. The prediction market argues that traders cannot directly benefit from death....

4,277 BTC bought, is 10K next? How STRC is fueling MSTR’s Bitcoin moves!

STRC's trading momentum hinted at growing firepower for MSTR’s Bitcoin purchases....

Quantum Computing Can Break Zcash and Monero Privacy, Researcher Says

Justin Bons believes that Zcash and Monero can be cracked with quantum computers in the future....

Did Grok's Roasts Affect the XAI Token?

xAI's Grok bot went viral with profane roasts at Elon Musk and leaders. Musk reacted positively. XAI token at $0.01, down -3.65%, RSI 37.53 oversold. Critical supports at $0.0088....

USDC beats Tether as stablecoin transfer volume hits $1.8T all-time high

Stablecoin monthly transaction volume reached a record $1.8 trillion in February, as USDC surprised analysts with 70% of the total volume....

YY Group Holdings adopts bitcoin as treasury reserve asset

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Washington Man Sentenced to 2 Years for Diverting $35M to Failed DeFi Platform

A Washington state man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after diverting $35 million from his employer to fund a personal decentralized finance venture that ultimately collapsed during the 2022 crypto market downturn....

OmniPact Secures $50 Million to Advance Trust Infrastructure

New York, United States, March 7th, 2026, Chainwire OmniPact, a decentralized protocol building a trust layer for peer-to-peer transactions of physical and digital assets, announced today it has raised $50 million in a private funding round....

OmniPact Secures $50 Million to Advance Trust Infrastructure

New York, United States, March 7th, 2026, Chainwire OmniPact, a decentralized protocol building a trust layer for peer-to-peer transactions of physical and digital assets, announced today it has raised $50 million in a private funding round....

“If I Put $100 in XRP, I’d Have $450M Now,” Here’s Why It Won’t Be So Straightforward

A discussion within the XRP community highlighted how difficult it can be for investors to hold crypto assets long enough to achieve massive gains. Following the successes of XRP and other crypto assets, investors have persistently expressed regret over ignoring these tokens when they were in their infancy....

Genius Act Will Be Implemented in the US In July? Why It’s Big for XRP

Crypto researcher SMQKE has highlighted a development that could significantly influence the relationship between digital assets such as RLUSD and the United States’ traditional financial system. The researcher stated that the GENIUS Act will be implemented in July 2026....

Single Swing Vote May Determine Fate Of The CLARITY Act In Banking Committee

Despite strong backing from President Donald Trump and ongoing discussions at the White House, the CLARITY Act — the Senate’s long-debated crypto market structure bill — remains stalled as political divisions persist and the midterm elections draw closer....

Bitcoin eyeing $36,000 drop as major crash signal forms

Bitcoin ( BTC ) may be facing a significant correction after a key bearish technical signal emerged on the three-day chart, raising the possibility of a move toward the $36,000 level....

DTCC Patent Names XRP & Stellar as Key Liquidity Tokens for Global Tokenization

DTCC Patent Reveals XRP and Stellar as Digital Liquidity Tokens for Global Asset Tokenization A newly surfaced patent from the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is capturing attention across both the crypto and traditional finance sectors, revealing a framework where blockchain-based liquidity tokens like XRP and Stellar (XLM) could he...

Grok delivers viral vulgar roasts of Musk, Netanyahu and Starmer

xAI’s Grok drew massive attention on X after delivering profanity-filled roasts of Elon Musk, Benjamin Netanyahu and Keir Starmer following user prompts....

Kalshi Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Khamenei Prediction Market Payout

Prediction markets platform Kalshi is facing a class action lawsuit over the resolution of a market tied to the leadership of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Key Takeaways: Kalshi is facing a class action lawsuit over how it resolved a prediction market on Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei....

South Korea’s Bold Move: Financial Authorities to Bar Listed Firms from Stablecoin Investments

BitcoinWorld South Korea’s Bold Move: Financial Authorities to Bar Listed Firms from Stablecoin Investments SEOUL, South Korea – In a significant development for digital asset regulation, South Korean financial authorities are drafting guidelines that will likely prohibit publicly listed companies from investing in stablecoins....

Pundit Describes How $10,000 In XRP Could Become $1,000,000

Interest in the long-term potential of XRP continues to center on a common investor question: what level of growth would be required for a modest position to reach seven-figure value? A recent analysis shared on X explored a scenario in which a $10,000 investment could theoretically grow to $1 million depending on future price levels and market cap...

Dubai’s regulator warns MEXC, KuCoin to cease ‘unlicensed’ crypto activity

There has been heightened scrutiny of regional crypto exchanges for allegedly helping Iran bypass U.S sanctions....

Top Crypto CEO Says ‘Really Good Time’ for BlackRock to Enter XRP ETF

Crypto executive Jake Claver believes now may be the ideal time for the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, to enter the XRP ETF market. The Digital Ascension Group CEO shared this view in a tweet on Friday....

KuCoin Blocked In UAE As Authorities Mandate Immediate Service Stop

Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has been ordered to halt its operations in Dubai after regulators determined the platform was operating without the required authorization....

Solana Keeps Its Recovery Structure Intact — Is SOL Ready to Push Back Toward $90?

Solana's price structure shows signs of a solid comeback. This resurgence has sparked curiosity among crypto enthusiasts. Can SOL surge once again and target the $90 mark? Insights into the current market trends and potential growth of select cryptocurrencies are unveiled in this latest analysis....

Shiba Inu Community Update: New ShibClaw Skill Launches With Warning Issued

The ShibClaw skills mark a move toward AI agents that could perform tasks....

Solana price registers 14% rally, how SOL and utility protocols are shaping crypto in Q1 2026

The cryptocurrency industry entered a dynamic phase in the first quarter of 2026, characterized by...

Strategic Spark Protocol Buyback: DeFi Lending Giant Acquires 1.84M SPK Tokens in $36K Confidence Move

BitcoinWorld Strategic Spark Protocol Buyback: DeFi Lending Giant Acquires 1.84M SPK Tokens in $36K Confidence Move In a significant development for decentralized finance, the Spark lending protocol has executed a strategic buyback of its native SPK token, acquiring 1.84 million tokens valued at approximately $36,000....

Jake Claver: Good Time for BlackRock to Enter the Picture With an XRP ETF

The cryptocurrency market continues to evolve as institutional investors deepen their involvement in digital assets . Over the past few years, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have emerged as one of the most powerful bridges between traditional finance and the crypto ecosystem....

Former CFO Sentenced to Prison for Diverting $35 Million into Cryptocurrency Schemes

A former CFO was jailed for misappropriating $35 million for personal crypto investments. The failed investment forced the company to lay off dozens of workers to survive....

Kazakhstan’s Crypto Bet: Central Bank To Begin $350M Digital Assets Investment In Q2

Kazakhstan’s central bank will soon begin investing up to $350 million from its gold and foreign exchange reserves into cryptocurrency assets and related companies, as part of its broader digital assets strategy....

Everstake, Midas, and Apollo Launch mEVUSD, a Regulatory-Compliant Tokenized Investment Strategy

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Bitcoin hovers just under $72k, taking a breather after hefty gains this week

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Bybit Releases Its 31st Proof-of-Reserves Report

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OmniPact Secures $50 Million to Advance Trust Infrastructure

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OKX Introduces Social Trading Platform After $25 Billion Valuation

Crypto exchange OKX is rolling out a built-in social network called Orbit inside its trading app, aiming to merge market discussion, community engagement, and real-time trading data....

XRP Domino Theory Activated: Crypto CEO Explains How Global Oil Shock Could Trigger XRP Surge

A theory linking geopolitical tensions, energy markets, and global liquidity is gaining attention in the XRP community amid the war in the Middle East....

OmniPact Secures $50 Million to Advance Trust Infrastructure

New York, United States, March 7th, 2026, Chainwire OmniPact, a decentralized protocol building a trust layer for peer-to-peer transactions of physical and digital assets, announced today it has raised $50 million in a private funding round....

Iran Foreign Policy Shift: Pivotal Announcement Signals No-First-Attack Doctrine Toward Neighbors

BitcoinWorld Iran Foreign Policy Shift: Pivotal Announcement Signals No-First-Attack Doctrine Toward Neighbors TEHRAN, Iran – In a significant development for Middle Eastern geopolitics, Iranian officials have declared their nation will not initiate military attacks against neighboring countries....

Bitcoin Sees Historic Death Cross On 3-Day Chart — What Does This Mean?

Market analyst Ali Martinez highlights a recent development on the Bitcoin 3-day chart with significant bearish implications. The leading cryptocurrency still trades just below the $70,000 mark following the temporary breakout earlier this week....

Market Brief: Is Bitcoin Approaching A Cycle Transition?

Summary This market brief examines Bitcoin from a historical price pattern perspective. While historical patterns offer limited predictive value for most other assets, Bitcoin has exhibited recurring similarities across multiple cycles....

Flare CEO Reveals Key Factor That Could Determine XRP Long-Term Value

Hugo Philion, CEO of Flare Networks, recently shared his perspective on the major factor that determines a token's long-term value, including XRP. His recent commentary on Yellow Media has sparked fresh discussions among commentators about its implications for XRP....

Digital Assets Week Returns to New York with Deutsche Bank

BitcoinWorld Digital Assets Week Returns to New York with Deutsche Bank The world’s leading institutional conference is back in the heart of New York on 13-14 May , where capital markets transformation will be examined in depth, from issuance and market structure to settlement, custody, liquidity and regulatory alignment....

Bitcoin Conference Announces Code & Country 2026: Policy Forum Returns for Election Year

BitcoinWorld Bitcoin Conference Announces Code & Country 2026: Policy Forum Returns for Election Year Nashville, TN — February 10, 2026 — The Bitcoin Conference announced today Code & Country 2026, the flagship policy forum returning for its second year to convene industry leaders, builders and U.S....

Ethereum Under Pressure As Researchers Issue Critical Report

Ethereum is facing renewed scrutiny after Culper Research released a sharply critical report outlining its bearish stance on the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization....

What 2,000 XRP Could be Worth by December 2026

Crypto commentator Steph recently examined how much 2,000 XRP could be worth by the end of 2026 under different market scenarios. His projections rely on assumptions about the broader crypto market and potential growth in XRP’s share of total market cap....

The Hormuz Standoff: Why Bitcoin’s Liquidity Drain Is Defying The Global Energy Shock

Bitcoin is attempting to hold the $70,000 level as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensify, injecting fresh uncertainty into global financial markets....