Author: Vickie Helm

Opinion.Trade had one of the strongest launches in prediction market history, gaining a weekly market share of 40.4% and $1.5 billion in trading volume just weeks after going public on the BNB chain. The platform’s rapid growth has now established it as a reliable third major player alongside Polymarket and Kalshi.Sponsored SponsoredOpinion captures 40% of forecast market share with weekly trading volume of $1.5 billionAccording to Messari researcher 0xWeiler, Opinion.Trade’s average daily notional volume from October 24th to November 17th was $132.5 million.As a result, cumulative trading volume exceeded $3.1 billion, the strongest start since April 2024. Open interest for…

A new element in the latest crypto sell-off (Bitcoin (BTC) fell more than $5,200, or nearly 7%, in just two hours on Monday) is the presence of institutional investors in the market. This represents “normal” money in the crypto system and tends to react normally to market fluctuations. Therefore, risk attitudes become normalized, with unintended consequences for cryptocurrencies, which have predictable boom-bust cycles. One is that the share of crypto enthusiasts is shrinking, making recovery difficult. Second, institutionalized risk management could lead to deeper coordination. Additionally, cryptocurrency adoption has stalled, which is influencing the bullish argument for this asset class.…

The company plans to launch the first spot LINK ETF in the U.S. this week. Grayscale plans to convert the existing LINK Trust into an ETF. LINK price remains under pressure as the bear market expands. Cryptocurrency markets were trading in the red on Monday, with the overall value of digital tokens down 5% from the previous day to $2.94 trillion. As the risk-off mood reigns, Grayscale Investments is preparing to debut the first spot Chainlink exchange-traded fund in the United States. ETF expert Nate Jealous expects the product to arrive this week, marking a significant milestone for Chainlink and…

Open this photo in gallery:Bitcoin has been a market leader for a long time, so its recent struggles may suggest that the worst is not yet over for the market.Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty ImagesJohn Rapley is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail. He is a writer and scholar whose books include Why Empires Fall and Twilight of the Money Gods.The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) appeared to have a majority in favor of further easing after the influential New York Fed president gave a speech last week suggesting he supported further rate cuts. After weeks of turmoil, the stock market…

The platform suspends trading across futures and FTX products. This occurred following cooling issues at the CyrusOne data center. The disruption comes days after CME celebrated a record day for the cryptocurrency complex. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange implemented an unexpected trading halt on Friday after its CyrusOne data center overheated and major services and platforms went offline. It was confirmed in today’s official X post: Our market is currently suspended due to cooling issues in the CyrusOne data center. Futures trading related to currencies, stock indexes, government bonds and commodities stopped updating, live price feeds were shut down, traders were…

Individuals can now use Apple Pay to purchase cryptocurrencies in Trust Wallet. This feature is currently available in over 45 countries. Such updates reduce the barrier to entry into the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain. Trust Wallet, one of the reputed digital asset wallets, has taken another step towards accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrencies. Today, November 27th, we confirmed the addition of Apple Pay to X, allowing individuals in over 45 countries to purchase their favorite virtual tokens within seconds. In particular, this new feature promises to enhance the experience for new and existing users. The announcement read as follows:…

Arthur Hayes scooped 218,000 PENDLE tokens today. This accumulation occurs as the altcoin approaches reliable support, suggesting a recovery. Pen dollar prices rose more than 2% the previous day. The crypto sector remains in the doldrums, unable to regain the $3 trillion level as a short-term rally faces renewed selling pressure. However, sentiment is likely to change as spot-buying activity comes to light. Market participants track large trades because they can indicate potential changes in sentiment. Pendle is in the spotlight on November 26th after a major purchase by Arthur Hayes. According to Arcam data, the BitMEX co-founder executed two…

Paxos acquires institutional wallet provider in $100 million deal. The move leverages Fordefi’s MPC wallet for a regulated storage framework. DeFi is becoming part of mainstream financial infrastructure. Paxos, a well-respected blockchain infrastructure company behind multiple stablecoins, confirmed its acquisition in Forderfi late Tuesday. The companies did not disclose the value of the deal, but sources said it was valued at more than $100 million and reflects one of the most aggressive and strategic expansions in recent years. The team emphasized: This strengthens our ability to support institutions with a more flexible and sophisticated digital asset infrastructure. By the way,…

This is the story of crazy money flying too close to the sun…and… There are times in life when a moment stands out so clearly in my mind that, at least for me, there are more and more times when I can predict when that latest “hot topic” is about to jump the shark. My father is a smart businessman and a long-time investor who knows a lot about things, but he’s not a guy who knows everything that’s new and different. A few months ago, he pulled me aside and apparently secretly shared something of great value. he said…

Monad continues its bullish momentum after a strong mainnet launch and ecosystem integration. Binance Futures will delist Ponke, Swell, and Quick on November 28th. Three altcoins are bracing for increased volatility in the next few trades. Digital currency markets were relatively strong on Tuesday, with the value of all cryptocurrencies testing the $3 trillion mark after rising 2% in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, analysts are now expecting a big rebound after today’s US PPI showed signs of slowing inflation and the possibility of the Fed cutting interest rates at its December meeting. In this article, we evaluate three tokens…