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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.
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.
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.
Bitcoin’s Brutal November: Market Meltdown, Altcoin Carnage & What Comes Next
Bitcoin is in the midst of a brutal November, sliding 25-30% from its October highs and dragging the entire crypto market into correction territory. Weak macro signals, ETF outflows and rising regulatory noise are the catalysts but amidst the carnage there are early clues that this may also be a turning point, if key supports hold.
Crypto Firm BTX Capital Accused of Manipulating POPCAT Token on Hyperliquid
A popular crypto analyst claims that BTX Capital and its founder Vanessa Cao were involved in manipulating the price of the meme token POPCAT on Hyperliquid by using millions of dollars to fake demand before pulling the orders and causing a crash.
Major Investors (SoftBank, Peter Thiel) Sell NVDA Stock as AI Bubble Looms
A wave of major investors is pulling back from the AI trade. Michael Burry has taken short positions against Nvidia and Palantir, while SoftBank has sold $5.8 billion in Nvidia shares and Peter Thiel has fully exited his stake. Their moves are fueling renewed debate over whether the AI boom is entering bubble territory.
Bitcoin Plunges Below $90,000, Wiping Out 2025 Gains in Market Rout
Bitcoin has crashed from $126,400 to below $90,000 in November, wiping out nearly all of its 2025 gains and erasing over $1 trillion from the crypto market. The decline follows rising risk-off sentiment, fading Fed rate-cut hopes, and heavy ETF outflows as broader markets capitulate.
Wintermute Slashes Fartcoin Holdings: What’s Happening?
Wintermute, a leading crypto market-maker, has nearly halved its holdings of Fartcoin from ~1.83% to ~0.91% of supply. With large token transfers into liquidity bots and unnamed wallets, questions are mounting: Is Wintermute exiting, hedging, or prepping a listing? Let’s dig into their onchain trail.
POPCAT Got Nuked: What Actually Happened on Hyperliquid
Onchain data shows a single operator caused the POPCAT crash on Hyperliquid, triggering liquidations after creating a fake buy wall and multi-wallet attack.