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Research Shows Why Wash Trading Persists in Crypto Despite Enforcement
Wash trading is often dismissed as a niche manipulation tactic or an enforcement problem. The research paper Network-Based Detection of Wash Trading shows something more troubling: wash trading is deeply embedded in market structure, invisible to traditional surveillance, and only becomes legible when exchanges are analyzed as networks rather than price feeds.
As AI Rewrites the Web, Blockchain Becomes the Internet’s Memory
Most online misinformation today is copied, edited, paraphrased, and stripped of context until it no longer resembles its original meaning. A recent research paper proposes a quieter but more powerful solution: instead of judging whether text is true, make it possible to verify whether it has been altered from its original source.
Why Crypto Narratives Matter More Than Fundamentals in the Short Term
Crypto markets do not behave like traditional asset classes over short time horizons. In the absence of stable cash flows, valuation anchors, and institutional dominance, narratives become the primary drivers of price. Investors who fail to recognize this mismatch between time horizon and price drivers consistently misread crypto market movements.
Why Small AI Teams Are Outcompeting Big Tech From the Inside
As AI tools become commoditized, execution—not scale—has become the true advantage. Companies like Midjourney, Perplexity, and Harvey show why small teams consistently outpace Big Tech’s internal AI efforts.
Prediction Markets: Gambling or Forecasting Tools?
How Founders Should Build in an AI-First World
Artificial intelligence is changing how startups are built by shifting the core constraint from execution to judgment. As AI makes building faster and cheaper, founders must focus less on headcount and code, and more on clarity, speed of learning, and deciding what not to build. This essay explores how real-world founders and CEOs are adapting their strategies in an AI-first world, and why leverage, restraint, and understanding now determine success.
Trump Media Adds $40 Million in Bitcoin to Treasury Holdings
Trump Media & Technology Group has added roughly $40 million worth of Bitcoin to its balance sheet, increasing its total holdings to more than 11,500 BTC. The move signals continued corporate confidence in Bitcoin despite recent market volatility.
Prediction Markets Are Beating the News and Forcing Media to Catch Up
Prediction markets are moving faster than polls and in some cases faster than the news itself. Platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket use real money and crowd behavior to turn uncertainty into probabilities, often signaling outcomes minutes or hours before major media outlets. As journalists and investors quietly begin to reference these markets, the line between betting, forecasting, and information is starting to blur.
Elon Musk on AI Ending Poverty: Why Policymakers Are Racing to Rethink Work and Income
Musk tied his prediction to Tesla's Optimus robot and AI advances that would boost productivity, making goods plentiful and work optional. Everyone would enjoy universal high income for top healthcare, housing, and food. Supporters see automation slashing labor needs, while critics warn against skipping savings amid today's realities like inflation. The idea echoes Musk's repeated forecasts this year for sustainable abundance.
Wintermute has Dumped 40% Of Its Holdings In The Last 3 Weeks, rumoured to have been caused by 10.10
Wintermute transferred $1.5B in Bitcoin and Ethereum to exchanges in December 2024, with holdings dropping 40% from $540M to $320M. Expert on-chain analysis reveals whether the major crypto market maker is dumping or executing strategic de-risking. Arkham Intelligence data reviewed.
Naval Ravikant Says Networking Is Overrated. Here’s What Founders Should Do Instead
Pakistan Grants Crypto NOCs to Binance and HTX, Explores $2 Billion Bond Tokenization
Pakistan has issued no-objection certificates (NOCs) to Binance and HTX, allowing the exchanges to begin regulatory onboarding and local compliance processes. The move comes as the government explores tokenizing up to $2 billion in bonds and reserves.
NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang Calls Bitcoin Mining a Form of “Excess Energy Storage”
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang called Bitcoin mining a powerful tool for converting wasted renewable energy into economic value, describing it as “excess energy storage.” Supporters & critics weigh in.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Calls Bitcoin an “Asset of Fear” as Institutional Adoption Accelerates
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said at the DealBook Summit that Bitcoin is an “asset of fear,” noting its volatility and suitability only for investors confident in timing. Fink’s views have shifted significantly as BlackRock now operates the world’s largest spot Bitcoin ETF, IBIT. His comments highlight both rising institutional adoption and continued caution around crypto risk.
$PNKSTR Token Jumps 40% After Adding Three CryptoPunks: Inside the “PunkStrategy” Deflationary Model
The $PNKSTR token jumped 40% after PunkStrategy added three new CryptoPunks to its treasury. With 37 Punks cycled and over 1,800 ETH in fees collected, supporters praise its transparent DeFi-NFT model, while critics warn of volatility and reliance on NFT market conditions.
Charles Schwab to Offer Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading in 2026 as Client Demand Surges
Charles Schwab will begin offering spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading in 2026. The $11 trillion brokerage cites a 90% increase in crypto-related client activity and clearer U.S. regulations following spot ETF approvals. Executives say the goal is a unified dashboard for all assets, though Schwab warns that crypto remains high-risk and could result in total loss.
CNN Partners With Kalshi to Bring Live Prediction Market Odds to News Coverage
CNN has partnered with Kalshi to integrate real-time probabilities into its TV broadcasts, website, and social channels. Chief analyst Harry Enten will use Kalshi’s odds to enhance coverage of politics, economics, and major events. The partnership comes as Kalshi reports record growth, including $6B in November trading volume after a $1B funding round.
SEC Crypto Innovation Exemption Coming in January: What It Means for U.S. Digital Asset Regulation
The SEC plans to launch a crypto innovation exemption in January 2026, creating a regulatory sandbox for tokenized assets, airdrops, and DeFi experiments under lighter oversight. Chair Atkins says the exemption will help the U.S. regain leadership in digital asset markets after years of strict enforcement. Stock exchanges warn it may bypass listing rules, but industry analysts expect the exemption to accelerate tokenization and crypto innovation across the United States.
Zcash Surges to $700 Then Drops Over 50% in Late November Volatility
Zcash surged more than 700% from $50 to almost $700 before crashing over 50% in late November as Bitcoin fell sharply. The rally was fueled by renewed interest in zero-knowledge privacy tech, whale accumulation, a fixed 21 million coin supply, and endorsements from prominent crypto leaders. But profit-taking and a broader market downturn triggered a steep correction. Traders now watch support around $300 as volatility continues.
BlackRock Leaders Say Tokenization Will Transform Global Finance
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and President Rob Goldstein argue in The Economist that tokenization (the process of putting real-world assets on blockchain-based ledgers) will transform global finance. With tokenized assets already growing 300% in 20 months, the next era of markets will blend traditional finance with digital tools.