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Crypto is sliding once more, with Bitcoin diving below the $100,000 level on Thursday. The consistent and ranging price action of the largest crypto asset is also creating a strain on other major peers, like Ethereum and Solana.  That’s led to more bearish predictions from users of Myriad’s prediction markets over the course of the last week, once more leading to more dramatic odds shifts as uncertainty permeates the market.  Here’s a look at some of the most interesting moves from the past week.  (Disclaimer: Myriad Markets is a product of Decrypt’s parent company, DASTAN.) Gold versus ETH: Which hits…

After shaking up the markets with new trade measures against China, which will take effect on November 1, US President Donald Trump made new statements today that will reduce tensions. Trump said, “I think we will make a strong trade agreement with China,” adding, “We will have a meeting with Xi in South Korea, and we will also discuss the Taiwan issue.” President Trump also stated that China has paid a lot of money through tariffs imposed on the United States and that “China has been treating the United States with respect.” President Trump also argued that the economic pressure…

Binance has officially announced the listing of Janction’s native token, JCT. On its Binance Alpha and Futures platforms, with trading set to begin on November 10. The move marks a major milestone for Janction, a project deeply connected to Japan’s Jasmy ecosystem. It is known for merging blockchain with Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. JCT Launches on Binance Alpha and Futures According to Binance’s announcement, JCT trading will go live at 10:00 UTC on November 10. Followed by the JCTUSDT perpetual contract at 10:30 UTC. It is offering up to 40x leverage. Binance becomes the first exchange to feature Janction…

Solana Company (HSDT), the digital asset treasury firm formerly known as Helius Medical Technologies and backed by Pantera Capital, has moved ahead with unlocking shares for early investors in its $500 million PIPE round as the company’s stock trades below the initial purchase price. The shares, sold in a private placement in September at $6.881 each, has become eligible for sale earlier than scheduled, the firm said in a Monday press release. HSDT shares have tumbled to around $6.50 following a steep three-session decline that wiped nearly 60% from its market value, including a 17% drop on Monday. “‘Ripping off…

The White Whale has withdrawn his offer to serve as an unpaid advisor to MEXC and cited continued user fund seizures and deceptive transparency practices. Summary White Whale declined MEXC advisory role, citing deceptive transparency practices. He called the exchange’s Proof of Reserves “meaningless” without liability audits. MEXC seized user funds and erased transaction history, sparking public criticism. The crypto trader posted a lengthy explanation on X detailing why he no longer believes the exchange is sincere about reform. The withdrawal comes after The White Whale requested a mutual NDA from MEXC behind the scenes. He rejected the exchange’s “non-disparagement”…

This is a segment from the Forward Guidance newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Conferences like last week’s Digital Asset Summit remind us of the broader world that crypto is percolating. The attendance of some of the largest banks and asset managers (and what they’re working on) seems a solid indication of where we’re headed. Citi was in the building, with research analyst Sophia Bantanidis giving the DAS crowd a talk on stablecoins. The financial giant’s base-case projection is for stablecoin issuance to reach $1.9 trillion by 2030. It labels growth in this segment as “blockchain’s ChatGPT moment for institutional…

Key Highlights U.S. CFTC is in advanced talks with major registered exchanges to launch leveraged spot trading for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether as early as December 2025. This plan uses existing authority in the Commodity Exchange Act to bring a major portion of crypto trading under federal oversight of the CFTC The initiative is another major regulatory development under the Trump administration to entice crypto innovation in the U.S. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), under the Acting Chair Caroline D. Pham, has revealed that it is in advanced discussions with major financial exchanges to introduce leveraged spot trading…

Weekly prediction market volume set a new high-water mark above $2 billion as Polymarket retakes its lead over competitor Kalshi, according to Dune Analytics data. Both Polymarket and Kalshi have experienced massive increases in user activity and trading volume over the last several months, as prediction markets as a whole gain broader mainstream awareness and adoption. Kalshi, as the first federally regulated prediction market platform in the U.S., saw a leap in user activity in August—not coincidentally at the start of the new NFL season—and overtook Polymarket in trading volume for the first time. Polymarket, now poised to reenter the…

GaFin, a popular Web3 gaming platform, has officially partnered with Baishi.ai, a renowned decentralized AI agents platform. The collaboration aims to reshape the overall Web3 gaming experience by incorporating robust AI technology. As GaFin’s official social media announcement discloses, the move highlights a mutual vision to expand the accessibility of immersive and innovative gaming across the globe. Hence, the move is set to expedite the GameFi ecosystem’s evolution by strengthening gamers with intuitive gameplay dynamics and real ownership. 🧠🤝 GaFin x https://t.co/lyvdexWatA Partnership AnnouncementWe’re thrilled to announce our partnership with @playbaishi – a next-gen AI & Web3 platform that’s redefining…

The FTX bankruptcy estate has made substantial progress in returning funds to creditors, distributing $7.1 billion across three rounds so far. The update came from creditor representative Sunil Kavuri, who confirmed the developments in a recent post on X. The once-prominent crypto exchange, which collapsed in November 2022, continues to unwind one of the most complex financial failures in the digital asset industry. The next payout round will take place in January 2026, with eligibility to be finalized in December 2025. This will mark the fourth major distribution since the estate began returning recovered assets earlier this year. FTX Estate…