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The bets that made crypto prediction markets popular now targeted by ban threat
Prediction markets spent years trying to present themselves as smarter, better, and more useful than straight-out gambling. Then sports arrived and did what elections, inflation contracts, and policy wagers never quite managed: it brought scale. They turned what was essentially a niche event trading
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Kalshi moves toward margin trading with new regulatory approval
Kalshi gets margin approval as its $22 billion valuation and booming event trading volumes push prediction markets further into Wall Street. The post Kalshi moves toward margin trading with new regulatory approval appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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Ripple CEO warns against another weaponized Gensler moment if SEC-CFTC rules aren’t codified into law
Codifying SEC-CFTC rules into law could prevent politically motivated crackdowns, fostering innovation and enhancing US crypto competitiveness. The post Ripple CEO warns against another weaponized Gensler moment if SEC-CFTC rules aren’t codified into law appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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Anthropic's 'Most Capable' AI Model Claude Mythos Leaks, Deemed Major Cybersecurity Threat
Anthropic's next-generation model, dubbed Claude Mythos, is seen as a "step change" for AI—and potentially bad news for cybersecurity.
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Anthropic wins early court fight over Pentagon blacklist and Trump ban
Judge blocks Trump administration from enforcing Anthropic blacklist, handing Claude maker an early win in its fight with the Pentagon. The post Anthropic wins early court fight over Pentagon blacklist and Trump ban appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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Tech stocks lead Friday selloff as crypto breaks lower and gold and silver spike
Tech stocks slide as broader market selloff deepens, crypto drops below key levels, and gold rises amid US Iran tensions and rising yields. The post Tech stocks lead Friday selloff as crypto breaks lower and gold and silver spike appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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NYSE Parent Company Finalizes Polymarket Investment, Totaling $1.6 Billion
Intercontinental Exchange, the firm behind the New York Stock Exchange, invested a total of $1.6 billion into prediction market Polymarket.
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Strategy, BitMine and Robinhood Shares Hit Monthly Lows as Bitcoin Sinks Further
Bitcoin fell to its lowest price since March 2 on Friday as major crypto-related stocks like Strategy and BitMine suffered tougher losses.
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Citigroup said to weigh acquisition of US regional bank to strengthen deposits and lending
Citigroup's potential acquisition could reshape its competitive landscape, leveraging freed capital for strategic growth and digital innovation. The post Citigroup said to weigh acquisition of US regional bank to strengthen deposits and lending appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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Gavin Newsom Bans California Public Officials From Prediction Market Insider Trading
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Friday to ban public officials from using inside info on prediction markets.
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Microsoft secures 900 MW AI capacity at Crusoe Texas campus with mid 2027 target
Crusoe plans a new 900 MW Abilene AI campus for Microsoft, lifting total projected Texas site capacity to 2.1 GW. The post Microsoft secures 900 MW AI capacity at Crusoe Texas campus with mid 2027 target appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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'All to Play For': Walrus Hits 450TB of Data Stored Amid Renewed AI Push
The verifiable data platform is marking its one-year anniversary, with plans to double down on AI and onchain finance.
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Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Dumps Meta, Nvidia and Bitcoin ETF Shares in Major Tech Sell-Off
Cathie Wood's Ark Invest sold big chunks of its positions in American tech stocks and its own Bitcoin ETF as stocks and crypto slide.
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Oil and gold rally as Iran locks down key oil route to US and Israeli allies
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz exacerbates global energy instability, prompting economic strain and geopolitical tensions worldwide. The post Oil and gold rally as Iran locks down key oil route to US and Israeli allies appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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Binance Australia Hit With $6.9M Fine After Investors Lose Millions on Derivatives
The penalty follows Binance’s admission that 524 retail investors lost $6 million trading high-risk derivatives without required protections.
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BlackRock sends $181 million in Bitcoin, Ether to Coinbase amid crypto sell-off
BlackRock's crypto move amid market volatility highlights institutional interest and potential stabilization effects on digital asset markets. The post BlackRock sends $181 million in Bitcoin, Ether to Coinbase amid crypto sell-off appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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Morning Minute: Fannie Mae Accepts Crypto for Mortgages
Bitcoin fell below $67k on war concerns, while Fannie Mae is finally allowing crypto in the mortgage process.
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Bitcoin Dips Under $67K as Geopolitical Uncertainty, Treasury Yields Spook Traders
Bitcoin dropped to a two-week low under $67,000 amid geopolitical uncertainty, rising Treasury yields, and heavy leveraged positioning.
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NYSE owner Intercontinental Exchange invests $600 million in Polymarket
ICE's substantial investment in Polymarket signals a growing institutional interest in prediction markets, potentially reshaping financial landscapes. The post NYSE owner Intercontinental Exchange invests $600 million in Polymarket appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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Bhutan moves $45 million worth of Bitcoin in two days
Bhutan's strategic Bitcoin liquidation highlights the growing trend of nations leveraging digital assets for economic diversification. The post Bhutan moves $45 million worth of Bitcoin in two days appeared first on Crypto Briefing.