Recent chatters within crypto chat rooms indicate that prediction platforms Polymarket and Kalshi are exploring ways to raise capital, with Polymarket aiming for a higher valuation than Kalshi. Interestingly, this comes as decentralized betting begins to catch the eyes of top firms within the crypto space.
On September 13, Binance Coin (BNB) crossed a symbolic threshold by briefly surpassing the market capitalization of the Swiss bank UBS. Such an event illustrates the rising power of cryptos against traditional financial institutions. Changpeng Zhao, co-founder of Binance, immediately reacted, calling on banks to "adopt BNB". As the crypto reaches a new all-time high, this statement revives the debate about the integration of native tokens in banking strategies in the era of decentralized finance.
Ethereum shines in the crypto sky, but its brains struggle to make ends meet. Jackpot for the blockchain, crumbs for the coders: find the error, or the irony of the century.
This Wednesday, September 17, the US central bank is expected to cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points. A decision already priced in by the markets, but far from trivial, as inflation remains above target and employment slows down. Behind this monetary shift, investors are looking for a signal. Temporary shock or catalyst for a new cycle? From bitcoin to gold, through Wall Street, all assets are watching Jerome Powellâs verdict.
OpenAI wants more than a partnership: under the guise of AI and philanthropy, the company sharpens its independence from Microsoft. Throne preserved or future masked rivalry?
Tronâs decision to lower transaction fees has quickly reduced the daily revenue earned by its block producers. Within 10 days of the fee change, revenue dropped sharply, according to recent on-chain data.
As the war in Ukraine enters a critical phase, Donald Trump throws a wrench in the diplomatic pond. The American president stated that no new sanctions against Moscow would be taken as long as NATO countries continue to buy Russian oil. This statement exposes the persistent fractures within the Alliance and revives the question of its strategic coherence towards Russia.
Ethereum envisions itself as a digital ghost: invisible transactions, secret votes⊠and regulators seeing red. The blockchain is preparing its revolution, between Big Brother and crypto utopia.
While the crypto market stalls, Arthur Hayes tempers the prevailing impatience. The cofounder of BitMEX believes that criticisms directed at bitcoin ignore a fundamental lever: global monetary policy. In a recent interview, he suggests that continued money printing by central banks could extend the crypto bull cycle until 2026. This macroeconomic analysis contrasts with the widespread pessimism and invites investors to reassess their benchmarks.
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