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By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) The Iran war has single-handedly soured the macro environment for risk-takers in financial markets, and some participants are betting it could end soon. Onchain data tracked by Polymarket tracker PolymarketHistory shows that 10 wallets

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Strive Asset Management Chief Strategy Officer Avik Roy said Michael Saylor has effectively “struck oil” with STRC, arguing that Strategy’s latest preferred equity structure has opened a powerful ne

Hostplus, one of Australia’s largest pension funds with more than A$150 billion ($105 billion) in assets under management, is considering adding bitcoin and other digital assets to its self-directed investment option, according to a March 23, 2026, announcement from Chief Investment Officer Sam Sicilia.

預測市場平台Kalshi推出措施，禁止政治候選人和已知體育參與者進行相關市場押注。此舉反映了對內線交易的監管擔憂，並伴隨民主與共和兩黨提出的法案，試圖禁止類似體育博彩的事件合約。Kalshi執行長對法案提出強烈反對，稱其為維護賭場利益的行動。法案通過將對多個預測市場平台造成衝擊，核心爭議在於監管權限的分配。

NovaBay Pharmaceuticals has rebranded as Stablecoin Development Corporation and shifted focus to crypto, using a $134 million private placement to invest in SKY tokens from the Sky protocol, holding 2.06 billion tokens valued at $147 million.

Hey Anon launches Pandora, a decentralized AI-driven prediction market on Ethereum, empowering users to create transparent markets without central control. The platform features unique AI consensus mechanisms and aims to innovate the prediction market landscape.

Balancer Labs, the development entity behind the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Balancer, announced on March 23, 2026, that it is winding down operations following months of financial strain, legal exposure from a $116 million exploit in November 2025, and an unsustainable cost structure.

What to know: We’re pleased to share the results from CoinDesk’s November 2025 Exchange Benchmark, our biannual report that evaluates the risk, transparency, and operational maturity of the global digital asset exchange sector. Since its launch in 2019, the Exchange Benchmark has become the

On Monday, crypto traders faced over $400 million in liquidations after Bitcoin surged following President Trump's announcement regarding Iranian strikes, only to drop after Iran denied communication. The session highlighted market volatility driven by headlines.

BERLIN, GERMANY, December 31, 2025 - As the crypto industry enters a critical "year of reckoning" in 2026, WebZero has officially announced its launch of Polar to revolutionise how Web3 companies track, measure, and scale their physical event presence. With industry research indicating that >90% of

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) purchased 65,341 ether, raising its total to 4.66 million tokens. This marks a buying surge amid a market downturn, with the firm believing crypto markets are nearing an end to their slump, despite ongoing unrealized losses.

Prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket announced new trading restrictions on March 23, 2026, addressing insider trading concerns on the same day that a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced legislation to ban event contracts resembling sports betting or casino-style games.

DeFi 協議 Balancer 背後的開發公司 Balancer Labs 宣布關閉，原因包括財務結構失衡與法律風險。儘管關閉，協議將交由 Balancer 基金會和 DAO 繼續運作。最近的安全漏洞攻擊使其 TVL 從峰值 33 億美元降至約 1.58 億美元，縮水超過 95%。未來將重新設計代幣經濟模型及運營架構，促進協議的可持續發展。

The essay highlights challenges in direct RWA token exposure, emphasizes the potential in leverage opportunities amid settlement delays, critiques Morpho's governance token structure, and presents Fluid as a more effective token model with stablecoin links.

In February, combined CEX volumes fell to $5.61T, with Bitcoin trading between $60K and $70K. Bullish spot volume surged, positioning OKX and Gate as significant players in the market.

ParaFi Capital推出1.25億美元的新創投基金，專注於穩定幣、資產代幣化及機構級鏈上金融，以支持傳統金融機構進入加密生態。此次基金旨在填補企業級加密基礎設施的融資缺口，響應加密市場的結構性問題，並受益於持續增長的市場環境。

The revised market structure bill for stablecoins has drawn critique from crypto insiders for its vague restrictions on yield payments, which could stifle innovation. While it allows rewards based on user activity, it poses challenges for aligning with traditional bank deposit structures.

德勤加拿大與Stablecorp合作，計劃為加拿大金融機構開發穩定幣基礎設施，整合其加元掛鉤穩定幣QCAD，以便於支付和結算。此舉旨在提升交易透明度及結算效率，並符合即將建立的穩定幣監管框架。隨著加拿大央行對私人穩定幣的規範治理加速，該合作預期將為機構客戶提供及時的合規解決方案。

Michael Saylor's Strategy (MSTR) added 1,031 bitcoin for $76.6 million, reducing its purchase pace. Total holdings now reach 762,099 BTC at an average price of $75,694. New purchases were funded by stock sales, contrasting with earlier higher acquisitions.

The intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain Technology has been the next frontier of digital sovereignty for a long time. ModelForge announced a strategic partnership with REI Network. The collaboration will remove the technical barriers preventing developers from deploying