With the launch of prediction markets on Hyperliquid, crypto is revisiting one of its most controversial use cases: betting on real-world outcomes.
At first glance, the concept is not new. Platforms like Polymarket have already demonstrated strong demand for event-based...
The debate around whether DeFi should freeze stolen funds is missing a more important point:
It already can.
The recent discussion highlighted in Cointelegraph’s feature on DeFi intervention powers shows a familiar pattern. When protocols step in to freeze funds linked...
Prediction market platform Polymarket is pushing back against claims of a security breach, stating that a purported “hacker” is in fact selling publicly available data rather than exploiting...
A notable shift is underway in Europe’s financial landscape: several banks are reportedly partnering with Fireblocks to issue MiCA-compliant euro stablecoins.
This marks a critical step in the...
A sharp reminder of DeFi’s reflexive nature: Aave has reportedly seen its total value locked (TVL) drop by $8 billionfollowing the recent exploit linked to Kelp DAO.
The event...
Prediction market platform Polymarket is reportedly seeking to raise $400 million, signaling a new phase in the evolution of on-chain betting markets.
What was once considered a niche...
A striking data point is circulating across crypto markets: Hyperliquid, built by Jeffrey Yan, has reportedly generated over $900 million in profit — with a team of just 11...
A new controversy is emerging around World Liberty Financial (WLFI), as Justin Sun publicly called for greater transparency — specifically around the project’s multi-signature (multi-sig) wallet structure.
The...
The recent developments surrounding World Liberty Financial (WLF) once again highlight a critical weakness in crypto markets: poorly timed liquidity events.
Following the announcement of...
While parts of the crypto market remain cyclical, large payment networks are making longer-term bets. The latest signal: Visa is actively hiring crypto engineers.
This is not...
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released a consultation paper exploring how traditional finance (TradFi) rules could be adapted for crypto companies. The aim is to strike a...
A team of crypto veterans has filed to raise $200 million through a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), with the aim of taking a Bitcoin-related infrastructure...
Rain, a stablecoin infrastructure platform, has raised $58 million in a Series B round led by Sapphire Ventures, with participation from Dragonfly, Galaxy Ventures, Endeavor Catalyst, Samsung Next, Lightspeed, and Norwest.
Expansion Amid Regulatory...
