Category: Reviews

PancakeSwap, YZi Labs Announce Zero-Fee Prediction Market on BNB Chain

Key Notes YZi Labs backs the new platform using UMA’s Optimistic Oracle for dispute resolution and fast settlement verification on-chain. Prediction markets hit $28 billion in 2025 volume with weekly peaks above $2.5 billion as mainstream exchanges enter the sector. Probable integrates with PancakeSwap’s existing DeFi ecosystem to compete against established platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi. PancakeSwap has introduced “Probable”, a new on-chain prediction market on BNB Chain incubated within its ecosystem and supported by YZi Labs, formerly Binance Labs, marking the DEX’s latest attempt to broaden beyond spot trading…

RedotPay Raises $107M to Drive Stablecoin Adoption, Expand Card Services

Key Notes The funding round was led by Goodwater Capital with backing from major crypto investors including Pantera and Circle Ventures. RedotPay achieved unicorn status at $1 billion valuation during its April 2025 funding round after raising $40 million in 2023. Stablecoin market capitalization has surged to $310 billion in 2025, surpassing Coca-Cola’s market cap with 50.95% growth year-to-date. RedotPay recently announced the successful closing of $107 million Series B fundraise led by Goodwater Capital, with participation from Pantera Capital, Blockchain Capital, Circle Ventures, and previous investors. The Hong Kong-based…

Tether Heads $8M Funding for Speed to Boost Lightning Stablecoin Payments

Key Notes Tether and ego death capital invested $8M in Speed1, which serves 1.2 million users with Lightning and stablecoin payment rails. Speed processes over $1.5 billion in annual volume, offering instant BTC and USDT settlement for merchants and consumers globally. The investment extends Tether’s strategy to embed USDT in Bitcoin infrastructure alongside recent deals with Zengo, Fizen, and Ledn. Tether has led an $8 million strategic investment in Speed1, Inc., aiming to scale Lightning-native, stablecoin-powered payments for global commerce. The move deepens Tether’s push into Bitcoin BTC $87 389…

US Unemployment Jumps to 4.6%, Crypto Analysts Expect Bitcoin Bull Run

Key Notes Labor market weakness persists with only healthcare and construction sectors actively hiring workers. Fed may implement additional rate cuts and increased liquidity measures throughout 2026 to stimulate economy. Bitcoin trading at $88,000 shows modest recovery following unemployment data release and negative economic outlook. The United States unemployment rate came in worse than expected on December 16, at 4.6% versus the forecasted 4.5%—both higher than the previous data at 4.4%. While a stalled job market could signal a recession, crypto analysts believe this data could trigger economic dynamics that…

Cardano Price Prediction: SuperTrend Indicator Flips Bearish – 80% Crash If This Happens Next

Crypto analyst Ali Martinez flagged a key warning sign as the SuperTrend indicator just flipped bearish on the weekly chart. The last time this happened, ADA plunged by 80%, raising concerns that a deeper drop could be on the horizon. The last time the SuperTrend flipped bearish, Cardano $ADA dropped 80%. pic.twitter.com/s6B6vP0yzh — Ali Charts (@alicharts) December 14, 2025 The previous weekly SuperTrend flip occurred in early December 2021, shortly after Cardano printed three consecutive weekly red candles. At that point, ADA traded near $1.38. Over the following months, Cardano…

Private Investment Firm Shares Why XRP Is Their Leading Investment

A private investment firm has outlined why XRP constitutes the largest share of its portfolio. The firm explains that its investment rationale is anchored in XRP’s Proven operational performance and functional utility rather than aspirational projections, community momentum, or speculative price expectations. As a result, the position reflects a deliberate focus on infrastructure value, reinforcing XRP’s status as a core long-term holding rather than a tactical crypto trade. Why XRP Aligns With A Function-First Investment Approach The investment firm’s reasoning positions XRP as a natural fit for a portfolio strategy…

XRP Price Bounces off From Crucial Support, Analyst Predicts Upside to $5.85

Key Notes Analyst Dark Defender shows the completion of Wave 4 in XRP’s Elliott Wave structure, setting the stage for a potential move toward $5.85. According to the analysis, XRP’s corrective phase aligned with a key Fibonacci retracement level, thereby reviving a bullish outlook. Institutional demand for XRP remains strong, with the token ranking second only to Bitcoin in recent crypto inflows. . Ripple’s native cryptocurrency XRP XRP $1.92 24h volatility: 2.0% Market cap: $116.31 B Vol. 24h: $4.62 B has lost the crucial support at $2.0 amid the broader crypto…

Visa Launches Stablecoin Settlement in US

Key Notes Visa now permits payment settlement with Circle’s USDC stablecoin in the US. As a result, issuers may enjoy faster funds movement over public blockchains. The Visa move comes barely 24 hours after the firm launched a Stablecoins Advisory Practice. Visa Inc has taken its recent stablecoin push a step further by launching a USDC settlement in the United States. This means that US issuer and acquirer partners are now authorized to settle with Visa in Circle’s USDC, a US dollar-pegged stablecoin. It announced this development on Dec. 16.…

Gemini Launches Predictions Market Across 50 US States

Key Notes Gemini rolls out predictions market platform in the United States. The launch follows recent approval from the CFTC. The exchange has waived the trading fees for a limited time. Gemini has launched its prediction market platform, called Gemini Predictions. The new service is now available across all 50 US states through its iOS app and website. According to the company’s recent statement, Gemini Predictions enables users to take positions on events such as election outcomes, economic data releases, and broader market trends. Introducing Gemini Predictions, now live across…

ETH Falls Toward $2,800 Amid Whale Selling and ETF Outflows

Key Notes ETH price needs to defend $2,800 as immediate support or face further crash to $2,600 and even below. Bearish sentiment has been reinforced by heavy selling from large holders, with two Ethereum whales dumping more than $41 million worth of ETH. Spot Ethereum ETF outflows surged to $234 million on Dec 15, with BlackRock’s ETHA seeing the most outflows. Ethereum ETH $2 954 24h volatility: 5.8% Market cap: $356.43 B Vol. 24h: $31.22 B price has come under strong selling pressure amid the broader crypto market sell-off on…