Prediction markets overtook onchain gambling for the first time in the first quarter of 2026, generating $36.6 billion in volume compared with $14 billion for blockchain-based gambling platforms, according to a report from TRM Labs.
Botanix is winding down after four years of operation, with the Bitcoin scaling network saying weak demand for Bitcoin-native decentralised finance made the project economically unsustainable.
Bitcoin miner profitability has dropped to an all-time low as Bitcoin struggles to maintain support above $60,000, raising concerns that miners could increase selling pressure to fund operations and expansion plans.
Coinbase has called on US lawmakers to remove capital gains tax requirements on stablecoin payments and create exemptions for small cryptocurrency transactions, arguing that current rules impose unnecessary compliance burdens on everyday users.
CME Group has launched Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures, giving investors a regulated way to trade and hedge exposure to a diversified basket of leading digital assets.
Bitcoin traders are closely watching the Bank of Japan’s June 16 policy meeting after BTC suffered declines of between 18% and 28% following each of the central bank’s four rate hikes since 2024.
The World Series of Poker has partnered with the Solana Foundation to bring cryptocurrency payments into its tournament operations for the first time.
The United Arab Emirates is emerging as a key hub for the convergence of traditional banking and blockchain-based payments as stablecoins become an increasingly important part of global financial infrastructure.
Global payouts platform Masspay has expanded its integration with Circle to offer businesses USDC-powered payouts and treasury management without requiring direct handling of digital assets.
The policy arm of crypto derivatives platform Hyperliquid and venture capital firm Paradigm have called on the US Treasury to revise proposed anti-money laundering and sanctions rules for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act.
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit has temporarily suspended withdrawals of Zcash as it carries out a scheduled wallet upgrade aimed at improving security and operational functionality.
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said Ripple could become one of the largest growth opportunities for Midnight, arguing that the privacy-focused sidechain can help expand XRP's role beyond payments into decentralised finance and tokenised assets.
