Kalshi is rapidly strengthening its presence in the prediction market industry as major media networks adopt its real-time forecasting data. The platform has widened its lead over Polymarket, even as its competitor prepares a regulated return to the U.S. market. CNBC recently announced a partnership that will integrate Kalshis prediction data across its TV broadcasts and digital platforms starting in 2026. Viewers of flagship programs such as Squawk Box and Fast Money will see event-probability insights displayed on screen, alongside a dedicated on-air ticker and expanded CNBC market pages...

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana traders are bracing for heightened volatility as more than $4 billion in crypto options expire today. With the broader market already showing signs of weakness, investors fear the total crypto market cap could once again fall below the $3 trillion mark ahead of next weeks crucial FOMC rate decision. Rising 10-year U.S. Treasury yields, Japans government bond yields, and gold prices are adding further pressure, contributing to over $270 million in liquidations across major cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin is at the center of todays expiry event, with over 36,000 BTC...

U.S. spot XRP exchange-traded funds are rapidly approaching the $1 billion assets-under-management milestone less than a month after launch, underscoring the growing demand for XRP investment products. The funds have posted uninterrupted inflows since debuting, with SoSoValue data showing total net inflows reaching $881.25 million and an additional $12.84 million coming in yesterday alone. Daily trading volume remains steady at $26.74 million, highlighting consistent market engagement. Reaching nearly $1 billion in under 30 days positions XRP ETFs among the fastest-growing crypto investment...

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan is pushing back against growing speculation that Strategy may soon be compelled to sell its massive Bitcoin holdings, calling the narrative flat wrong. In a note titled No, Virginia, Strategy Is Not Going To Sell Its Bitcoin, Hougan clarified that neither potential MSCI index changes nor market pressure creates any requirement for the firm to liquidate BTC. Concerns escalated as MSCI weighs excluding digital asset treasury companies from its indexes, with a decision expected on January 15. JPMorgan recently estimated that such a removal could drive...

The cryptocurrency market saw strong bullish momentum on December 4, with the total market cap rising to $3.1 trillion. Bitcoin maintained its position above $92,000, while Ethereum stabilized near $3,100. Despite a slight decline in overall trading volume to $143 billion, several altcoins outperformed the broader market. Among the standout movers were Bittensor (TAO), Zcash (ZEC), and Curve DAO Token (CRV), each benefiting from unique catalysts driving fresh investor interest. Bittensors price climbed to $300, marking a 6% increase as the project approaches its first-ever halving event....

Dogecoin is gaining notable bullish momentum as a fresh wave of whale accumulation and improving on-chain indicators support its recent rebound. The meme-coin is consolidating above key technical levels, raising expectations that DOGE could extend its upward move if buyers maintain pressure. At the time of writing, Dogecoin trades around $0.147, holding firmly above the breakout region formed by a previously declining falling-wedge pattern. Buyers successfully defended the retest of the upper boundary near $0.145, establishing a strong support base. This price behavior, reinforced by a series...

Ethereum appears to be defying one of technical analysis most widely watched bearish indicators, with the recent 50-day and 200-day moving average death cross failing to trigger the expected downside. For weeks, traders anticipated further weakness as the shorter-term average drifted toward the longer-term trendline. While the cross finally printed, ETH price action has not followed the typical bearish script. Instead, momentum has begun shifting earlier than the indicator could reflect, a pattern often seen in classic death-cross fakeouts. Historically, Ethereum has produced some of its...

Digital Asset, the blockchain technology company powering the Canton Network, announced new strategic investments from four major traditional finance institutions, reinforcing Wall Streets rapid adoption of regulated blockchain infrastructure. The latest investors include BNY, which oversees $57 trillion in client assets, global exchange operator Nasdaq, financial intelligence leader SP Global, and fintech platform iCapital, backed by firms such as BlackRock, Blackstone, and JPMorgan. While the investment amount was not disclosed, the participation of these heavyweight institutions signals...

Deutsche Brse Group (DBG) and Kraken have announced a strategic partnership that marks a major step forward for institutional cryptocurrency adoption in the Eurozone. The collaboration combines Krakens crypto-native expertise and U.S. market access with DBGs deeply trusted financial infrastructure, including Eurex derivatives clearing and Clearstream, which safeguards more than $23 trillion in assets. Together, they aim to create a full-stack bridge designed to support the growing institutional demand for digital assets across Europe. Krakens Head of Institutional, Gurpreet Oberoi, described...

Bitcoin (BTC) retreated to around $92,120 on Thursday after briefly climbing toward $94,000 overnight, extending the weeks volatile and choppy price action. The pullback comes after dramatic swings earlier in the week, yet the markets overall structure remains intact, with BTC still trading comfortably above the recently established $85,000 support level. Ethereum (ETH) held firmer than most major assets, slipping just 0.7% to trade above $3,100, while several altcoinsincluding XRP, Hedera (HBAR), Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Zcash (ZEC)declined between 4% and 5%. The broader CoinDesk 20 Index also...