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As crypto markets fall further on Thursday, predictors on Myriad are still putting their money where their mouths are.  Tightly contested markets on the platform have seen recent swings, particularly as users consider Bitcoin’s next stop, Solana’s chances for a new all-time high, and the race to $5,000 that’s brewing between Ethereum and Gold. Here’s a deeper look into some of the most-traded markets on Myriad this week.  (Disclaimer: Myriad Markets is a product of Decrypt’s parent company, DASTAN.) Bitcoin’s next move: $120K or dip to $100K? Market Open: October 12Market Close: Open to resolutionVolume: $149KLink: See the latest odds…

GSR submitted filings for five crypto-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Sept. 24, tracking the performance of digital asset treasury (DAT) companies and Ethereum (ETH) staking. The Digital Asset Treasury Companies ETF aims to achieve total return by investing in equity securities of companies that hold digital assets in their corporate treasuries. The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in these Digital Asset Treasury Companies, with the adviser defining eligible companies as those that maintain a significant portion of their holdings in crypto. The fund expects to hold approximately 10 to 15…

MARBLEX, Netmarble’s blockchain-specialized subsidiary, has partnered with Microsoft, a leading tech giant. Particularly, MARBLEX and Microsoft have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to start a strategic agreement to drive innovation in Web3 gaming. As mentioned in the official press release of MARBLEX, the development is set to advance game publishing endeavors and AI-led advancement in the Web3 sector. Hence, this move could redefine the Web3 gaming ecosystem, bolstering technical strength and global reach. Big news. MARBLEX 🤝 Microsoft.AI, Azure, and blockchain.Get ready for the next wave of Web3 games. pic.twitter.com/dp1Yp1Pic5 — MARBLEX (@MARBLEXofficial) October 16, 2025 MARBLEX and Microsoft…

On-chain data shows that the total stablecoin market cap hit a new all-time high of $294.76 billion. DefiLlama also revealed that stablecoins saw a 1.46% increase in volume in the last seven days, worth $.256 billion. Tether’s USDT continues to dominate the market, having around $173 billion in market capitalization and accounting for roughly 59% of the entire sector. Circle’s USDC followed with a roughly $73.6 billion market cap, and USDe has around $14.432 billion market capitalization. Tether leads in stablecoin dominance Tether is evaluating a raise from a selected group of high-profile key investors, to maximize the scale of…

Key Takeaways ARK Invest, led by Cathie Wood, bought Alibaba shares for the first time since 2021. Alibaba’s stock is up 97% year-to-date in 2025, reflecting a resurgence in Chinese tech. ARK Invest purchased shares of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. for the first time in four years today, marking founder Cathie Wood’s return to the Chinese e-commerce giant. The investment management firm, known for its focus on disruptive innovation across sectors like AI and genomics, last acquired Alibaba stock in 2021. The purchase comes as the Chinese technology conglomerate’s shares have surged 97% year-to-date in 2025. Alibaba’s stock resurgence reflects…

Despite hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Strategy purchases by institutional wealth managers overseeing trillions of dollars, its MSTR common stock is languishing 38% below its 52-week high. Since the end of the second quarter of 2025 when many funds disclosed their purchases, MSTR has lost $8 billion in market cap despite these impressive inflows. This month, a division of the $1.3 trillion asset manager Northern Trust disclosed $31.6 million in MSTR purchases. Meanwhile, the $700 million BNC Wealth Management LLC purchased 1,831 MSTR, according to its most recent quarterly report. California’s State Teachers Retirement System as well as…

Polymarket announced a new program to stabilize some of its long-running markets, paying out up to 4% annualized for selected positions. The platform pays out the highest rewards among prediction market apps. Polymarket has added another incentive to ensure the stability of some long-term markets. A 4% annualized interest rate will accrue to selected positions for long-term holding. This approach will assure clearer crowdsourcing and more stability as Polymarket traders will be incentivized to remain in those markets for as long as possible. JUST IN: Polymarket now pays out the highest interest rates of any prediction market. 4% annualized rewards,…

Eighty percent of ransomware attacks now use artificial intelligence, but AI cybersecurity is catching up, according to a new report. Summary A new report from OutreachX shows that artificial intelligence now fuels 80% of ransomware attacks, supercharging cybercrime with tools like large language models and deepfakes. Yet the same report highlights how defenders are fighting back with AI of their own, cutting costs, compressing response times, and turning the battle into a high-stakes arms race between malicious code and machine-powered defense. Cybersecurity in 2025 is no longer just human versus human: it’s AI versus AI. According to a report by…

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both dipped around midday Wednesday, while Bitcoin surpassed $113,800 at last check. Summary Major U.S. indexes slipped at midday: Nasdaq -0.53%, S&P 500 -0.37%, Dow Jones -0.17%. Alibaba jumped 7.34% after unveiling plans to exceed its $50B AI spending budget, fueling Wall Street optimism on AI. Micron fell 3.9% despite beating earnings, while gold held record highs and cryptocurrencies stalled. Bitcoin (BTC) swung near the $113,800 price level, according to CoinGecko. See below. Source: CoinGecko Nasdaq is down 0.53% in midday trading. The benchmark index S&P 500 is down 0.37%. The blue chip index Dow…

CAN is back above the $1 mark after trading below it for months. With a landmark 50,000-unit ASIC order and new partnerships with SLNH and Luxor, sentiment is shifting fast. So is this a smart entry point now? The following guest post comes from BitcoinMiningStock.io, a public markets intelligence platform delivering data on companies exposed to Bitcoin mining and crypto treasury strategies. Originally published on Oct. 15, 2025, by Cindy Feng. A few weeks ago, some of my followers pinged me about Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN). They argued its share price was a bargain compared to its OG peers –…