Tag: Markets

Crypto Prediction Markets Lure Traders With AI And Arbitrage

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Blockchain-based prediction markets are drawing in more speculators as traders hunt for returns that can beat simply holding spot cryptocurrencies, according to a new report. Prediction markets are emerging as a new speculative arena for traders, pitting casual retail participants against data-driven, professional traders, creating “extreme information asymmetry and meaningful arbitrage windows,” according to a Monday report from crypto research company 10X Research. While sports bets account for the lion’s share of activity on these platforms, Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto-outcome related events are presenting more niche opportunities that digital asset…

King Of Meme Coin Marks 12th Birthday In Rough Markets

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Dogecoin has just celebrated its 12th anniversary, a milestone that arrives during a period of shaky price action. The meme coin has spent the majority of recent days trading with a bearish tone, but its anniversary places into perspective how much the crypto environment has changed since the token’s joke-related launch in 2013.  The celebration comes as analysts continue to debate whether Dogecoin’s long accumulation structure is nearing a turning point, and its next breakout might define its 13th year. Related Reading A Milestone That Shows How Far Dogecoin Has…

No Santa Rally? Bitcoin Derivatives Markets Hint at a Cold December

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Bitcoin slid under $88,000 on Sunday morning, putting the market squarely in “so much for the Santa Rally” territory. With derivatives traders scrambling for footing and open interest wobbling across major venues, bitcoin is signaling that December may be more coal than candy canes. Bitcoin’s December Stumble Sends Derivatives Markets Scrambling Bitcoin’s drop under $88,000 […] Original

Italy’s Markets Watchdog Gives Crypto Firms A Clear Order: Act Or Exit

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They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer…

CFTC Approves Spot Bitcoin On Regulated US Markets

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Regulators in Washington on Thursday cleared a major step that lets Americans trade spot Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies on federally registered exchanges for the first time. Related Reading According to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, listed spot crypto products may now be offered on exchanges registered with the agency, a move announced on December 4, 2025. Regulated Spot Trading Begins The action comes from a CFTC press release labeled Release No. 9145-25 and that the change allows spot crypto contracts to be listed on futures exchanges that are registered with…

Connecticut Wants Robinhood and Kalshi to Stop Their Prediction Markets

Key Notes Connecticut believes that Kalshi and other players have violated state gambling laws and pose risks to consumer protection. Prediction markets face growing scrutiny across multiple US states, with New York and Massachusetts also taking action against Kalshi. The prediction market platform defended itself, arguing that it operates under the CFTC’s exclusive federal jurisdiction. The US state of Connecticut has ordered popular predictions market platform Kalshi to halt its operations of offering unlicensed sports betting via event contracts. A similar order has been issued to other market players like…

Bitcoin is in a bear market. What’s driving the sell-off?

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Bitcoin extends recent declines, sinking deeper into a bear market. Ava Labs president John Wu joins Market Domination to talk about the recent price action. Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Ines Ferré also weighs in on the details and what’s driving down the price. For more of the latest news on bitcoin, please click here: #stocks #investing #bitcoin #crypto #yahoofinance About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market data, advanced tools, and more information…

Bitcoin Steadies as Markets Brace for Fed Shake-Up

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Bitcoin has stabilized in the mid-$90K range following a sharp rebound from recent lows, but sentiment remains tense as markets await next week’s low-visibility FOMC meeting. With major Fed leadership changes looming, crypto traders are watching policy signals more closely than data. Calm Before the Storm: BTC Holds Ahead of FOMC After Monday’s turbulence, global […] Original

Expert Says Markets Aren’t Ready

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Macro strategist Alex Krüger is tying Bitcoin’s next macro chapter directly to the coming reshuffle at the Federal Reserve, warning that investors are underpricing how far US rates could fall under a Trump-aligned central bank. In a long X post titled “2026: The Year of the Fed’s Regime Change,” he argues that “the Federal Reserve as we know it ends in 2026” and that the most important driver of asset returns will be a new, much more dovish Fed led by Kevin Hassett. His base case is that this shift…

Trust Wallet Becomes First Major Web3 Wallet With Native Predictions Markets

Key Notes The feature enables users to trade event outcomes directly within their self-custodial wallet without switching platforms. Myriad powers the initial launch, with multi-chain integrations for Polymarket and Kalshi scheduled for future rollout. Access varies by jurisdiction as each prediction market enforces its own regulatory and geographic restrictions. Trust Wallet has launched a new in-app “Predictions” tab that lets users trade tokenized outcomes on real-world events directly from their self-custodial wallets, positioning the product as the first mainstream wallet-native prediction market integration. The company launched this feature with Myriad,…