Prediction markets occupy an uncommon however more and more essential area of interest in crypto. They sit someplace between derivatives, data markets, and social consensus mechanisms. Unlike perpetuals or choices, prediction markets are discrete: an consequence occurs or it doesn’t. That binary construction makes them effectively suited to occasions crypto merchants already obsess over —…
The biggest change in crypto regulation was in 2025, with governments worldwide ceasing to pursue enforcement-based regulation and as an alternative opting to deploy operationalization-based regulation within the type of rulebooks. Decades of authorized confusion, inconsistent case choices, and high-profile crackdowns had led to an growing choice for regulators to upfront frameworks that may incorporate…
Coinbase’s head of funding analysis, David Duong, mentioned momentum from crypto exchange-traded funds, stablecoins, tokenization, and clearer guidelines is prone to construct by means of 2026 and velocity up wider use of digital belongings. “We count on these forces to compound in 2026 as ETF approval timelines compress,” he said. According to Duong, final yr…
Bitcoin’s (BTC) wrestle in 2025 was actual. Despite an nearly epic bull run, the October crash uncovered the fragility of the rally. Even as the present market sentiment stays bearish, new knowledge counsel that BTC not often stays adverse after the New Year, even following weak year-end transitions like these seen in 2022. Alphractal founder…
Charles Hoskinson rang in 2026 from his Wyoming ranch with a message that sounded, at first blush, like an exit. It wasn’t. The Cardano founder stated he’s “not leaving the cryptocurrency area,” however he’s strolling away from day-to-day life on X and retooling how he reveals up publicly, arguing that his visibility has develop into…
Zcash worth enters 2026 after one of many strongest rallies out there, nonetheless up about 53% previously 30 days and greater than 780% year-on-year. The development stays inside an ascending channel, however a small pullback lately examined bulls. That dip got here from revenue reserving, not development failure. New shopping for curiosity, bettering flows, and…
Lighter’s LIT token noticed an explosive debut, drawing sturdy early demand after launch. Momentum pale shortly as the worth dropped, following claims of a possible secret token sale circulating over the previous day. These allegations unsettled buyers, triggering sharp volatility and prompting questions round transparency and early token distribution. Lighter CEO Addresses Concerns Concerns intensified…
Talk of XRP reaching $100 started gaining momentum this cycle, following the decision of the authorized battle involving Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Interestingly, the eye in current months has been towards XRP’s role in global finance and the way this would possibly affect its worth motion. That pattern has led to…
Bitcoin’s underwhelming worth efficiency on the finish of 2025 continued because the asset was stopped at $89,000 and finally completed the 12 months in the purple. Most altcoins have fallen in the previous 24 hours, apart from Canton’s CC, which trades in a world of its personal as of late. BTC With 7% Yearly Decline…
Over the previous yr, Dogecoin (DOGE) has matured past a easy meme coin and gained recognition as a reserve asset. However, as 2026 begins, a number of indicators counsel that DOGE costs might proceed to fall and set up a new low. What are these indicators, and what can buyers count on from DOGE in…