Exchange joins new industry coalition as demand for event-based trading surges Coinbase is reportedly preparing to introduce prediction markets and tokenized equities as part of a product showcase scheduled for Dec. 17 marking one of its most significant expansions into emerging digital-asset sectors. The move comes amid a record surge in event-based trading and growing competition among major crypto platforms. According to reports, Coinbase will highlight its new offerings during a livestream next week, following months of speculation about the exchange’s plans. Earlier research revealed that Coinbase had been building dedicated pages for tokenized stocks and Kalshi-powered prediction markets, signaling…
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Blockchain game developers shift focus from speculation to durable revenue models amid market recovery The Web3 gaming sector is experiencing a resurgence in confidence as developers pivot from speculative play-to-earn models to sustainable, product-led approaches according to the latest report by the Blockchain Game Alliance (BGA). Industry optimism has rebounded to 65.8%, reflecting a growing focus on operational discipline and long-term growth strategies. After a period of significantt decline following the 2021 play-to-earn boom, the industry saw funding plummet from $4 billion in 2021 to $293 million in 2025, with many studios failing and token prices collapsing over 90%. Survey…
No-action letters ease data reporting pressure while maintaining collateral and transparency standards The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued a set of no-action letters offering narrowly tailored relief to several U.S. prediction market operators. The move allows these platforms to bypass certain swap data reporting and record-keeping rules, provided they meet strict conditions designed to protect market integrity. In its notice, the CFTC confirmed that its divisions overseeing market operations and clearing will not pursue enforcement actions against a select group of prediction markets as long as they adhere to defined obligations. The letters extend to Polymarket US, LedgerX, PredictIt,…
Market Weakness Offsets Positive Network Development as LINK Tests Demand Zones Chainlink’s token, LINK, declined sharply even after a major development involving Coinbase’s new bridging framework. While the market reacted negatively in the short term, several structural indicators on the chart suggest that the asset may be entering a potential bottoming phase. Traders are now evaluating whether current price behavior represents exhaustion or the early stages of accumulation. The recent reveal that Coinbase integrated Chainlink services into its multi-billion dollar bridging upgrade introduced a strong fundamental catalyst. However, broader risk-off sentiment across the crypto market overshadowed the announcement, pushing LINK…
Galaxy’s $50 million onchain commercial paper highlights accelerating adoption of blockchain-based debt markets. J.P. Morgan has completed a $50 million onchain U.S. commercial paper issuance for Galaxy Digital Holdings selecting the Solana blockchain to execcute one of the earliest tokenized corporate bond transactions on a public network in the United States. The bank created the digital representation of the short-term bond managed the settlement of the primary issuance and delivered the tokens directly to investors. The securities were purchased by Franklin Templeton and Coinbase, with both issuance and redemption settled in USDC, the dollar-denominated stablecoin. The structure demonstrates how open…
Colombia listing gives regional investors first exposure to a publicly traded Bitcoin-AI infrastructure company. HIVE Digital Technologies has begun trading on the Colombian Stock Exchange under the ticker HIVECO, becoming the first company in Latin America to offer public-market exposure to both Bitcoin mining and high-performance AI infrastructure. The listing opens access to investors across the Andean market system which links Colombia, Peru and Chile creating a new entry point to one of the fastest-growing digital infrastructure sectors. The exchange group is heavily concentrated in energy and natural-resources issuers, making HIVE an unusual but strategic addition. The company operates in…
Government signals shift from informal crypto activity to a regulated, innovation-driven digital asset ecosystem. Pakistan is preparing to anchor its future financial system on Bitcoin blockchain technology and regulated digital assets according to remarks from senior government official Bilal Bin Saqib at the Bitcoin MENA Conference. His comments mark a major shift for a country long known for one of the world’s largest unregulated crypto user bases. Saqib, chair of the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) said Pakistan can no longer depend on legacy economic models, stressing that the nation needs “a new engine” for growth powered by digital…
Miners’ low-cost BTC acquisition gives them strategic influence as traditional treasury buyers ease accumulation. Corporate Bitcoin adoption is cooling in the final quarter of 2025, but Bitcoin miners are emerging as the sector best positioned to sustain institutional participation according to new data from BitcoinTreasuries.NET. Treasury companies are expected to purchase just 40,000 BTC in Q4, marking the lowest quarterly total since mid-2024. While traditional corporate accumulation slows, BitcoinTreasuries.NET President Pete Rizzo said miners are increasingly central to public-market Bitcoin exposure. He noted that mining firms contributed 5% of new additions and 12% of aggregate public company balances in November,…
The Himalayan kingdom deepens its blockchain adoption with TER, a token tied directly to physical gold reserves. Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City has unveiled plans for TER a sovereign gold-backed digital token designed to anchor real-world assets on blockchain infrastructure. The token will be issued on the Solana network, with DK Bank, a government-regulated digital asset institution holding the physical gold reserves in custody. Technology support for the tokenization process is provided by Matrixdock reflecting Bhutan’s effort to bring traditional stores of value into a programmable financial environment. In its announcement, GMC emphasized that acquiring TER will mirror the experience of…
Post-cut market patterns point to a potential breakout once short-term volatility fades. Bitcoin saw a renewed lift after the US Federal Reserve delivered its third consecutive interest rate cut, trimming a total of 0.75% between September and December. While the move was widely anticipated, analysts say the typical post-cut market pattern suggests a bigger rally may follow once early selling pressure cools. Onchain research firm Santiment noted that each of the recent cuts triggered short-term declines, reflecting the classic “buy the rumor, sell the news” reaction. It added that markets generally rebound once retail selling and fear levels peak, creating…