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In brief A new paper argues that BTC-settled prediction markets could beat stablecoin-powered platforms by preserving Bitcoin exposure. It explores three liquidity bootstrapping methods and their risk profiles, favoring cross-market making. However, the author warns that volatility, hedging costs, and user risk perception remain major hurdles to adoption. Imagine placing a bet on whether a…
In brief Sports holding company Brera Holdings is becoming a Solana treasury, the Nasdaq-listed firm announced Thursday. The company’s stock rocketed 500% on the news after receiving big backing to buy the cryptocurrency. It is the latest in a crowded market of altcoin treasuries—but it promises it will be different. The race to build the…
In brief Digital asset custodian BDACS has launched KRW1, South Korea’s first fully regulated won-backed stablecoin, through a partnership with Woori Bank. Each token maintains full collateralization with Korean won held in Woori Bank escrow, according to BDACS. The launch comes amid competing parliamentary bills that debate interest payments and capital requirements for stablecoin issuers.…
In brief China’s Nvidia ban marks a turning point in the AI war, as Huawei and local players step into the spotlight. Beijing’s move signals confidence in homegrown chips, and could force tech giants to rewire their AI stacks overnight. The move comes after several efforts from the United States to prevent China from having…
In brief LimeWire has bought the notorious Fyre Festival for $230,000 and the team is planning on putting a crypto spin on the brand. Julian Zehetmayr, CEO of LimeWire, told Decrypt there are plans to somehow use the LimeWire token and possibly NFTs for old ticket holders. He warned there are no exact plans. The…
In brief David Klasing, dual-certified tax attorney and CPA, says the IRS has moved from targeting “narrower groups” to broader crypto compliance investigations across multiple exchanges. The Treasury Inspector General reports a 75% potential non-compliance rate among crypto users identified through exchange data, feeding the audit pipeline. Nick Waytula, attorney and head of tax at…
In brief GameStop disclosed 4,710 BTC on its balance sheet, valued at $528.6 million with $28.6 million in unrealized gains. Net loss narrowed to $18.5 million from a $44.8 million profit in Q1. Revenue slipped to $673.9 million from $732.4 million while operating costs fell as collectibles sales rose. GameStop narrowed its quarterly loss after…
In brief Ethena presented a proposal for Hyperliquid’s stablecoin. USDH would be indirectly backed by BlackRock’s tokenized BUIDL fund. Ethena would divert USDH revenue back into Hyperliquid’s ecosystem. Ethena Labs, makers of the synthetic-dollar protocol, cast its name into the USDH ring on Tuesday, presenting itself as a potential suitor for issuing Hyperliquid’s stablecoin.The decentralized…
In brief Solana hit $219.50 and XRP rose above $3 as both cryptocurrencies outperform the broader market while Ethereum cools down. Prediction markets show 54% of users expect Solana to reach new all-time highs by year-end, with similar bullish sentiment for XRP hitting $4. Expected SEC approval of Solana and XRP ETFs in the U.S.…
In brief Metaplanet has bought another 136 BTC for $15.2 million, bringing total holdings to 20,136 BTC. The firm achieved “BTC Yield of 487% YTD 2025” with an average purchase price of $103,196. The company is 20% toward its revised 2026 goal of 100,000 BTC, up from its original target of 21,000. Metaplanet Inc. announced…
