Category: crypto

Kalshi is partnering with Game Point Capital to enter the $9 billion sports insurance market, which is expected to double by 2030. Game Point executed basketball bonus hedges on Kalshi at lower prices than traditional OTC reinsurance rates. Kalshi aims to offer a cheaper, transparent alternative to traditional reinsurers like Lloyd’s of London.

Bitcoin dropped 50% from its high, leading investors to shift focus to AI and larger crypto assets. Market volatility is driven by Fed expectations and geopolitical tensions. Despite the drawdown, DeFi and real-world asset tokenization are growing. AI stocks are gaining attention, potentially becoming a major use case for blockchain in the future.

President Donald Trump’s approval rating has slipped to 45% in a new Morning Consult poll, with disapproval at 52%. While Republicans still support him, Democrats and Independents are skeptical. Critics are concerned about conflicts of interest from Trump’s family’s involvement in cryptocurrency. The disappointment extends to the crypto market, with some projects losing value.

Grayscale Investments has submitted an S-1 application to the SEC for an AAVE spot exchange-traded fund. AAVE, a decentralized finance protocol, recently decentralized its operational structure. Grayscale has not provided details on the proposed ETF’s timing or structure. The company manages billions in cryptocurrency assets and has filed similar applications in the past.

BlockTower founder Ari Paul believes the crypto markets are at a critical juncture, with two potential outcomes. One scenario is that the market has already peaked due to slow real-world adoption and mixed results from initiatives like El Salvador’s Bitcoin experiment. The other possibility is a broader correction within an upward trend, driven by distrust…

Cryptocurrency markets are changing, making it unlikely for most altcoins to reach their previous all-time highs due to liquidity issues and capital concentration in large-cap assets. The traditional four-year cycle models may no longer apply, with the market showing faster declines and potential earlier recovery, driven by institutional capital.

Web3 security firm CertiK was awarded “Best Security & Compliance Solution 2026” at the SiGMA AIBC Eurasia Awards. The company has expanded into the Middle East, offering institutional-grade crypto security from its Abu Dhabi branch. CertiK has partnered with ADGM regulators to provide enterprise security solutions via Skynet.

Zcash’s price declined by 7% in 24 hours, with large holders reducing their positions by 38% in the past week. This raised concerns about the cryptocurrency’s future. Technical analysis shows a bearish flag pattern forming, with a potential 66% decline if the pattern completes. Exchange flow data also indicates selling activity.

Aave Labs proposed a plan to send 100% of product revenue to Aave DAO, seeking funding in return. This would redirect income from Aave products to the DAO treasury, placing token holders at the center of value creation. The community’s response has been mixed, with some seeing it as a step towards greater alignment while…

Coinbase reported a quarterly loss of $670 million in Q4 2025 due to market volatility and lower trading activity. Despite this, the company posted record operational metrics for the full year, with gains in trading activity and product adoption. Coinbase expanded into futures, global markets, and new financial products to reduce reliance on spot trading.