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On the betting platform Polymarket, a majority of investors expect Bitcoin prices to rise this year. 44 percent of bettors consider $130,000 to be realistic. 26 percent even see $140,000. However, a minority considers the bearish case more realistic. 24 percent…
It's official: Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao. This clears the world's most famous crypto entrepreneur of his past sins – further fueling speculation about his return to Binance's CEO position. “The Biden administration has pursued this case…
Choosing the right crypto exchange or broker is one of the key decisions every crypto investor faces. That's why, together with Prof. Dr. David Florysiak from IU International University, we asked 51 crypto insiders which criteria are particularly important to them…
In this article you will learn: How Palantir defines Europe's new digital power and why governments can hardly do without it Why AI models like Palantir AIP and blockchain tap into the same resources What role Palantir plays in the race…
The crypto prediction platform Polymarket plans to launch its own token (POLY). Chief Marketing Officer Matthew Modabber confirmed this in the podcast “Against the Odds” on X. In addition to the token launch, an airdrop is also planned. However, the Polymarket…
JPMorgan Chase plans to accept Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) as collateral for loans by the end of the year. The program is aimed at institutional clients worldwide and uses a third-party custodian to secure the deposited tokens. The move marks…
The Swiss Bitcoin startup Relai has become one of the first Bitcoin-only companies to receive the MiCA license from the French financial regulator AMF. BTC-ECHO has learned this exclusively in advance. This allows the app to offer regulated crypto services throughout…
According to the report, “Bitcoin continues to dominate more than half of the total crypto market capitalization.” While the global market capitalization has recovered since the last bull market, the focus is increasingly shifting to professional investors. a16z writes: “2025 is…
US President Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ). The Wall Street Journal reports this, citing insiders. According to the source, Trump signed a corresponding document on Wednesday. The pardon is likely based on alleged political persecution of Zhao.…
With the Nano Gen5, Ledger is further developing its hardware wallet series. The device is designed to secure not only digital assets but also digital identities. The Nano Gen5 features Bluetooth, NFC, and USB-C interfaces, as well as an E Ink…
The National Hockey League (NHL) is entering into a multi-year partnership with crypto prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket, according to a press release. The Wall Street Journal previously reported on the collaboration. Specifically, both platforms will gain access to the data…
The crypto exchange Kraken more than doubled its revenue in the past quarter, according to a financial report released today. Kraken generated $648 million in Q3, an increase of 114 percent compared to the same quarter last year and 55 percent…