Markets
Centralized and onchain prediction markets closed November on a high note, with Kalshi and Polymarket each reporting their strongest month in history. Together, the two platforms generated close to ten billion dollars in trading volume, driven by surging retail participation, deeper integrations across major media outlets, and a steady flow
Finance
Sony Bank is preparing to enter the growing stablecoin market with plans to launch a U.S. dollar-pegged token in the United States as early as fiscal 2026, according to a Nikkei report citing people familiar with the project. The move signals a broader push by Sony to blend its
Finance
HashKey Holdings has taken a significant step toward going public, announcing that it has cleared the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s listing hearing. The approval brings the operator of Hong Kong’s largest licensed crypto exchange closer to launching its long-anticipated initial public offering. The company detailed the development in
Markets
Bitcoin slid below 86,500 dollars on Sunday night as fresh macroeconomic worries and a high-profile DeFi hack pushed traders toward safer ground. By 11:40 p.m., the cryptocurrency was trading at 86,310 dollars after a 4.8 percent daily drop, according to price data. The sell-off hit
Finance
Global crypto trading activity cooled sharply in November, with spot volumes across centralized exchanges dropping to 1.59 trillion dollars, the lowest level since June. The figure marks a 26.7 percent slide from October’s 2.17 trillion dollars, according to data. Binance held its position as the industry’
What the Yield Curve Shows Us A yield curve is a simple chart with a lot of meaning packed into it. It plots the interest rates on bonds that mature at different times, usually US Treasuries. By lining up short-term yields against long-term ones, the curve offers a snapshot of
What Is Deflation? Deflation is the broad decline in prices across an economy. On the surface, it sounds like a win since your money stretches further. But the story isn’t that simple. While mild deflation can feel like a relief, a prolonged drop in prices can weigh on growth,
Markets
Amundi, Europe’s largest asset manager with about $2.3 trillion under management, has taken a major step into blockchain finance by launching tokenized shares of one of its money market funds. The new share class, called Amundi Funds Cash EUR – J28 EUR DLT, is now recorded on the public
AI
Most executives who talk about AI driven returns tend to point to chatbots or automation tools that meet customers at the front door. But the biggest gains rarely come from visible tech. They happen in the background, inside systems that work nonstop to catch issues early, sift through complex data,
Security
Upbit, South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, says an emergency audit following a $30 million theft this week exposed a serious flaw in its internal wallet system. The company has fixed the issue, though it remains unclear whether the vulnerability played a role in the attack. In a statement released
What Monetary Policy Really Means Monetary policy is the toolkit central banks use to guide the flow of money through an economy. By adjusting interest rates and shaping how easy or hard it is to borrow, policymakers aim to keep inflation in check, support jobs, and encourage steady growth. It’
AI
Animoca Brands, one of the most active investors in crypto and Web3 ventures, is preparing to make stablecoins and real-world asset tokenization central pillars of its business strategy next year. Chief Strategy Officer Keyvan Peymani shared the company’s vision in a recent CNBC interview, noting that both initiatives mark