Retail traders drive prediction markets to $25.7B monthly volume, with crypto leading entry and real-world events gaining traction. Prediction markets are gaining momentum as trading activity accelerates across 2026. Fresh data shows sharp growth in both participation and volume, with retail users driving most of the action. Platforms built on...
RLUSD Goes Live on OKX as Ripple Expands Stablecoin Reach
Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin launches on OKX with 280+ trading pairs, margin collateral support, and full XRPL integration. Ripple’s USD-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, is now available on OKX. The global exchange confirmed the listing on its official channels. Users can trade RLUSD across more than 280 spot pairs from day one. The...
Stable Sea Partners WisdomTree to Unlock Tokenized Treasury Access for Businesses
Stable Sea and WisdomTree enable businesses to earn yield on idle cash through tokenized money market funds integrated into treasury workflows. Stable Sea has partnered with WisdomTree to give corporate clients access to tokenized money market funds. This action will enable companies to invest idle operating cash directly and generate...
Bhutan Moves Another 100 BTC as Bitcoin Sell-Off Continues
Bhutan continues structured Bitcoin sales with 100 BTC moved from state wallets Over 9,500 BTC sold so far as hydropower mining era shifts into liquidation phase Analysts expect full BTC exit by 2026 as transfers remain steady and controlled Bhutan continues Bitcoin liquidation as sovereign wallets move additional 100 BTC...
MoonPay Acquires Sodot to Boost Crypto Security in $100M Deal
MoonPay acquires Israeli startup Sodot in a $100M all-stock deal to build institutional crypto security services, custody, and infrastructure. MoonPay Inc. has acquired Israeli crypto security startup Sodot in a major expansion move. The acquisition is valued at around $100 million in a stock-for-stock deal. As a result, MoonPay is...
Whale Alert: Decade-Old ETH Wallet Moves Massive Holdings
A long-dormant ETH wallet moved $23M, while institutions accumulated heavily, signaling mixed market sentiment and shifting supply dynamics. Long-silent crypto wallets rarely move without drawing attention. A recent transfer tied to an early Ethereum participant has stirred fresh debate across the market. At the same time, institutional players continue to...
Cartier Heir Sentenced to 8 Years Over $470M Crypto Laundering Scheme
Cartier heir jailed for $470M crypto laundering scheme, exposing how shell firms and banks enabled large-scale illicit fund transfers. A high-profile sentencing has drawn fresh attention to crypto-related financial crime. U.S. authorities have secured a conviction involving hundreds of millions in illicit flows tied to digital assets. Case details reveal...
Hong Kong Warns of Fake Tokens Posing as HSBC’s Stablecoin
The HKMA warned the public about fraudulent tokens falsely claiming ties to licensed stablecoin issuers. Tokens using the tickers “HKDAP” and “HSBC” were specifically identified as unauthorized and fraudulent. Both Anchorpoint Financial and HSBC confirmed they have not yet released any regulated stablecoins. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued...
Ripple Prime Adds BTC Options Trading for Institutional Clients via Bullish
Ripple Prime now offers BTC options via Bullish for institutions. RLUSD accepted. No extra KYC needed. Here’s what it means for crypto. Ripple Prime has expanded its partnership with Bullish, a digital asset platform listed on the NYSE. Institutional clients now have direct access to BTC options markets through the...
The Chart Pattern That Ended the 2022 Bull Run Just Came Back
Stablecoin dominance printed a TBT bullish divergence at 54.29, mirroring the 2022 cycle top setup. Red May and June are looking very likely, per analyst MooninPapa. BTC dropped 1.33% Tuesday. Took out Monday’s low. That part is not the story. The story is what printed on the dominance charts while...