Author: John Smith
Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market platform, has implemented trading fees on its short-duration cryptocurrency price markets, according to company announcements. Summary The decentralized prediction market has introduced fees on short-duration crypto price markets and on its Polymarket US app, marking a shift away from its long-standing zero-fee model. Under the new schedule, takers on the Polymarket US app will pay 1 basis point (0.01%), with fees also applied to 15-minute cryptocurrency markets. The move establishes Polymarket’s first direct source of revenue as it expands into more mainstream trading markets through its US app, which is currently in private beta. The…
A former director at Brazil’s Central Bank has launched a real-pegged stablecoin designed to provide global investors access to the country’s high interest rates, according to an announcement. Summary Tony Volpon introduced BRD, a Brazilian real–pegged stablecoin backed by government bonds and designed to pass through sovereign yield to token holders. BRD is backed by National Treasury bonds linked to Brazil’s Selic rate, near 15%, offering global investors blockchain-based exposure to Brazilian sovereign debt without navigating local market barriers. BRD is structured as an interest-bearing digital instrument, signaling a broader trend toward tokenizing high-yield government debt in emerging markets. Tony…
Shares of billionaire Michael Saylor’s Strategy rose Wednesday after MSCI shelved plans to exclude the bitcoin-focused firm and other crypto treasury companies, often called DATCOs, from its indexes. Summary MSCI shelved plans to remove bitcoin-focused treasury companies (DATCOs) from its indexes, removing a near-term technical risk for crypto-linked equities. Firms holding bitcoin, ether, and other tokens as treasury assets gained popularity in 2025, offering investors proxy exposure, though volatility and unsettled accounting treatment remain concerns. Strategy led gains with a 3.2% rise in morning trading, though earlier profits were trimmed amid a fall in bitcoin, highlighting sensitivity of crypto-linked stocks.…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. BlockDAG draws focus as delivery and timelines matter, offering a final $0.003 presale before Feb 26 launch. Summary As 2026 nears, investors favor stability over hype, with XRP holding key levels and PI coin losing momentum. Shifting market focus toward delivery and timelines puts BlockDAG in spotlight ahead of its Feb 26 presale cutoff. With XRP stabilizing and PI under pressure, BlockDAG’s $0.003 presale fuels top-crypto-to-buy discussions. As we move into 2026, market conditions are being measured by how…
Ethereum price has confirmed a bearish failed auction near $3,300, signaling acceptance below resistance and increasing the risk of a deeper corrective move toward lower support. Summary $3,300 rejection confirms a failed auction and bull trap. Acceptance below resistance increases downside risk. $2,680 emerges as the next key support to watch. Ethereum (ETH) price is showing renewed technical weakness after failing to reclaim the $3,300 resistance zone on a closing basis. What initially appeared to be a bullish breakout has now been invalidated, with price quickly rotating back below resistance. This type of price behavior is commonly referred to as a failed auction,…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As Bitcoin surges past $94,000 amid volatile markets, DogeStaking offers investors a structured, risk-conscious platform to earn stable yields on crypto holdings. Summary DogeStaking focuses on stable, transparent staking returns rather than speculative gains, helping users navigate turbulent markets. Multiple staking plans and adjustable periods allow investors to align strategies with changing market cycles. The platform employs bank-grade security, regulatory alignment with MiCA and MiFID II, and annual audits to safeguard assets and ensure transparency. Amid continued volatility in…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. DBTC DeFi introduces a fully automated, hands-free earning system designed to deliver daily returns without trading, market timing, or constant monitoring. Summary DBTC DeFi offers automated contracts that generate and settle returns daily, without trading or market timing. Users register, choose a plan, and activate a contract, no charts, hardware, or ongoing management required. The platform highlights green infrastructure, automated systems, and security protocols designed to provide reliable, consistent yields. London, England— In today’s volatile financial landscape, with XRP…
Uganda’s regulator says it can shut down Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat, but the app’s decentralized Bluetooth mesh and election‑driven adoption make it hard to censor. Summary Uganda’s communications chief claims authorities have the technical capacity to disable Bitchat ahead of national elections. A Bitchat dev rejects the warning, stressing its Bluetooth mesh, serverless design and lack of phone numbers or accounts make it difficult to block. Downloads have surged in Uganda and other crisis zones as activists adopt the app to stay connected during shutdowns, protests and natural disasters. A developer of the decentralized messaging application Bitchat has disputed claims by…
Bybit’s 2026 Crypto Outlook argues Bitcoin’s four‑year cycle is fading as macro policy, derivatives markets, and tokenization reshape crypto’s risk and return profile. Summary Bybit’s 2026 Crypto Outlook claims the traditional four‑year bitcoin cycle is weakening as macro policy and institutional flows take the lead. Options markets price a 10.3% chance of Bitcoin at 150,000 dollars by end‑2026, while macro easing and BOJ risk shape cross‑asset volatility. The report highlights real‑world asset tokenization, regulated stablecoins, and quantum‑driven infrastructure upgrades as core structural themes for 2026. Bybit, the world’s second‑largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has released its “2026 Crypto Outlook,”…
PUMP’s push above its 20-day average comes as trading volumes and platform activity spike, but the move still lacks a clear trend reversal pattern. Summary PUMP price is up 30% in seven days but remains deeply below its September peak. Rising spot and derivatives volume point to active trading, not leverage buildup. Technical indicators suggest a relief bounce, with resistance still overhead. PUMP was trading at $0.00249 at press time, up 1.3% over the past 24 hours despite crypto market weakness. The token has gained roughly 30% over the last seven days, even as it remains down 17% on the…