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Polymarket has launched a 15-minute cryptocurrency prediction market powered by Chainlink’s decentralized oracle network. The new line will allow users to bet on short-term price movements for major cryptocurrencies. Chainlink’s Oracle network supplies verified real-time price data to determine the outcomes of the bets. The feature allows users to bet on whether the price will rise or fall within a 15-minute window and appeals to active users seeking fast engagement. Polymarket integrates Chainlink oracles to power its new prediction market Today, the online prediction firm revealed that the 15-minute crypto market operates like traditional prediction markets but at a higher…

Curve’s latest collaboration with Yieldbasis has reshaped decentralized governance on the protocol, sparking a flurry of DAO proposals, liquidity expansions, and fresh revenue channels centered on crvUSD growth. Curve and Yieldbasis Deepen Integration The partnership between Curve and Yieldbasis is off to a strong start, built on mutual incentives and shared liquidity infrastructure, according to Curve’s latest analysis. Yieldbasis, which aims to eliminate impermanent loss (IL) in automated market makers (AMMs), allows users to deposit BTC derivatives such as cbBTC, tBTC, and WBTC while maintaining 2x compounding leverage through Curve’s crvUSD credit line. The setup integrates Curve’s AMM and DAO-approved…

The Ethereum Foundation has officially announced the start of the Holesky testnet shutdown. The decision follows the successful completion of the Fusaka upgrade testing, which achieved all its technical goals. Over the next ten days, operators will begin deactivating their nodes and migrating resources to newer test environments. This concludes a significant chapter in the history of testing on Ethereum. The Holesky testnet was valuable in testing the participation of validators at scale, as well as testing upgrades on the network. The Holesky testnet launched in 2023 and was the testnet for testing high-capacity validators and new consensus mechanisms ahead…

The world of digital finance is constantly evolving, and a major shift is underway with the rise of RWA tokens, or Real-World Asset tokens. Imagine owning a piece of real estate, fine art, or even intellectual property, not just physically, but also digitally on a blockchain. This exciting concept is attracting significant attention, and now, a Nasdaq-listed company is stepping into the arena. What Are RWA Tokens and Why Are They Gaining Traction? Real-World Asset tokens are digital representations of tangible or intangible assets on a blockchain. These assets can range from real estate and commodities to invoices and intellectual…

The crypto market wrapped up the weekend in green after a week of mostly downward movement. Over the past 24 hours, total market capitalization rose by 1.1%, signaling a modest recovery. As prices stabilized, crypto whales became increasingly active across both derivatives and spot markets, suggesting a strategic repositioning amid recent volatility. Whale Activity Surges as BTC, ETH, and ENA See Diverging Market Bets A wave of whale activity swept through the derivatives market. Traders were alternating between defensive shorts and high-leverage longs across Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ethena (ENA) in a bid to stay ahead of volatility. According…

Circle has launched Bridge Kit, a developer toolkit designed to simplify cross-chain transfers, starting with support for CCTP and USDC. According to the company, the bridge kit accelerates the transition from prototype to production, whether upgrading existing integrations or building new applications. Circle made cross-chain movement with CCTP (Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol). It enables secure USDC transfers with 1:1 capital efficiency. However, developers have asked for faster and easier ways to bring these capabilities to their apps. According to the company, the kit is to make building with CCTP even faster. The company wrote, “Bridge Kit is the first in a…

As markets melted on October 10, and many centralized exchanges stuttered, Aave didn’t flinch. The protocol automatically liquidated over $200 million in collateral, preserving solvency without disruption, as Aave founder Stani Kulechov told a DAS London audience last week during a panel on DeFi rate markets. “It was scary because of the size of the protocol today,” Kulechov said. “But things ended up well. DeFi really proved itself.” That resilience followed from a Q3 marked by steady deposits, healthy lending demand, and normalized rates. But looking ahead, Kulechov sees an even bigger shift coming: global rate cuts could reignite yield…

Coming out of the weekend, the Ethereum price has seen a rise in its bullish momentum. While it is still in its early stages, there is the possibility that the bulls are able to hold this momentum for a reasonable amount of time, thereby pushing sentiment straight into the positive once again. If this happens, then it carries some implications for the Ethereum price and could trigger the next wave of rallies for the cryptocurrency. Ethereum Price Eyes Next Breakout Speaking on the recent bullish momentum that the Ethereum price has enjoyed, crypto analyst Klejdi Muni revealed that this was…

Upexi is the largest public company holding Solana tokens and uses a SOL strategy to build its holdings and generate additional revenue through staking. In an interview with crypto.news, Upexi CEO Allan Marshall explains why the company executed a large equity private placement to build a crypto treasury, citing MicroStrategy’s playbook and a more accommodating U.S. policy backdrop. Summary Upexi is the largest public holder of Solana, using equity raises to build a SOL treasury and earn staking yield. Upexi CEO Allan Marshall spoke with crypto.news in an interview. Corporate strategy focuses on accretive issuances, staking, and discounted locked SOL…

According to US cryptocurrency journalist Eleanor Terrett, US Democratic senators will hold a meeting on cryptocurrency on October 22. Fox Business reporter Terret noted that several cryptocurrency company executives will participate in a roundtable discussion with pro-crypto Senate Democrats on Wednesday to discuss market structure legislation and the industry outlook. Sharing from his X account, Terreet announced that executives from Coinbase, Chainlink (LINK), Galaxy, Kraken, Uniswap (UNI), Circle (USDC) and Ripple (XRP) will attend the meeting. According to Terreet, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will chair the meeting, and other names are expected to be added to the list. These crypto executives…