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Prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket are fast becoming the frontier where finance tests the limits of probability. Long branded as “legalized gambling,” they now draw institutional and retail capital as regulators rush to define their perimeter. Their ascent raises questions of legality and sustainability. These markets could mature into regulated risk-pricing tools — or remain trapped between speculation and finance. ICE Bets on Polymarket Latest UpdateIntercontinental Exchange (ICE), parent of the NYSE, is exploring a deal valuing Polymarket at $10 billion. Though unconfirmed, the talks would mark one of the first major crossovers between Wall Street and blockchain…

A new financial law in the United Arab Emirates is set to bring decentralized finance (DeFi) and broader Web3 into regulatory parameters, signaling an important shift for the industry. The UAE’s new central bank law, Federal Decree Law No. 6 of 2025, introduces “one of the most consequential regulatory shifts” for the crypto industry in the region, Irina Heaver, a local crypto lawyer and founder of NeosLegal, told Cointelegraph. “It brings protocols, DeFi platforms, middleware, and even infrastructure providers into scope if they enable activities such as payments, exchange, lending, custody, or investment services,” Heaver said. According to the lawyer,…

ATT Global, a popular Web3 project that tokenizes real-world advertising assets, has partnered with MovaChain, a modular blockchain entity. The partnership endeavors to integrate digital advertising platforms with the efficient worldwide payment infrastructure. As ATT Global and MovaChain’s official social media announcements reveal, the collaboration is set to link Web2 traffic and Web3-based settlement layers. Hence, the development is anticipated to establish an inclusive flow between real-world advertising assets, worldwide payment solutions, and decentralized infrastructure. Connecting Ads to Global Payments: ATT Global × @MovaChain! 🌐We are excited to announce our partnership with @MovaChain, the modular blockchain platform transforming global payments…

After the latest market shakeout, Ethereum (ETH) USD traders are staring at a complex picture: deep oversold readings on multiple timeframes, heavy macro pressure, yet the first hints of stabilization just above key technical levels. In this piece we look at how the larger trend, intraday flows and volatility interact, and what that might mean for the next decisive move. ETH/USDT — daily chart with candlesticks, EMA20/EMA50 and volume. Summary Ethereum (ETH) USD: Market Context and Direction Technical Outlook: reading the overall setup Intraday Perspective and ETHUSDT token Momentum Key Levels and Market Reactions for Ethereum Ethereum Future Scenarios and…

Two of the largest digital asset managers, Bitwise and 21Shares, have made a notable update to their Ethereum and Solana ETF filings that could signal a shift in how crypto exchange-traded products operate in the United States. According to amended S-1 statements filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), both issuers now reference the possibility of staking Ethereum and Solana holdings within their funds. If approved, this change would allow these ETFs to earn staking rewards, the income generated by helping validate transactions on proof-of-stake blockchains. Until now, U.S.-listed crypto ETFs have been limited to holding underlying assets…

Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. Is Crypto a Security? Why This Question Still Matters in 2025 The question of whether a crypto asset qualifies as a security is something that everyone working with digital assets is likely familiar with. It has been asked in crypto conferences, congressional hearings, SEC speeches, courtrooms, and thousands of legal memos since SEC v. W.J. Howey Co. became the…

Ethereum continues to struggle for direction as traders monitor falling spot demand, rising derivatives exposure, and fresh warnings about long-term risks. The asset trades near multi-month lows, and analysts note that structural pressures now stretch across several market layers. Besides the technical setbacks that defined recent weeks, Ethereum also faces broader concerns about concentration and security. Technical Structure Signals Bearish Continuation Ethereum remains locked in a clean downtrend on the 4-hour chart. Price action continues to form lower highs while repeated rejections at Fibonacci levels confirm weak buying conviction. Moreover, the Supertrend maintains firm sell signals, which limit every short…

Ethereum falls below $2,700 as cryptocurrency market decline continues. Summary Ethereum, Bitcoin, and other tokens declined to multi-month lows, triggering liquidations of leveraged positions. Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw consecutive net outflows, while some other networks attracted inflows. Bitmine bought more Ethereum during the decline, but treasury firms now face substantial unrealized losses. Ethereum dropped below $2,700 on Friday as the cryptocurrency market experienced its most significant downturn since October, with the digital asset falling to levels last seen in July, according to market data. Bitcoin also declined to multi-month lows on Nov. 21, 2025, as selling pressure increased…

Institutional investors are moving past the testing phase and into large-scale adoption of digital assets, according to new research from State Street released Thursday. The custody bank’s 2025 Digital Assets Outlook found that more than half of surveyed institutions expect their exposure to digital assets to double over the next three years, signaling a growing comfort with blockchain-based investment tools. The survey, which gathered input from senior executives across asset management and asset ownership firms, points to tokenization of private equity and fixed income as the most likely starting point. Tokenization refers to the representation of assets, such as stocks…

The crypto sector is entering a new phase of maturity, with illicit transaction volumes on centralized exchanges falling to historic lows. This is according to a new analysis published by Binance, which uses independent data from Chainalysis and TRM Labs. Notably, the findings show that illegal activity now accounts for only a tiny fraction of global exchange volume. This marks one of the most evident signs yet that the industry’s compliance standards and detection systems have strengthened over the past two years. Illicit Activity Drops to 0.018–0.023% Across Major Exchanges Across the seven largest centralized exchanges by volume, only 0.018%…