Key Takeaways Probing suspicious Polymarket bets, James Comer’s investigation forces platforms to show their safeguards against insider trading. Sparked by proven insider trading moves, the probe exposes market risks and will likely drive new rules. After Gannon Ken Van Dyke made $400K, Congress will next use this probe to draft prediction market laws. Rep. James…
Key Takeaways Hackers drained $700K in POL from Polymarket after compromising a 6-year-old internal private key. ZachXBT alerted users, but Polymarket confirmed all user funds remain fully safe. To prevent further incidents, Polymarket will next move all private keys to KMS. Polymarket Faces Security Event: No User Funds Affected Polymarket, one of the largest prediction…
Key Takeaways Laszlo Hanyecz made the first commercial Bitcoin transaction on May 22, 2010, buying 2 pizzas for 10,000 BTC. Valued at $41 then, those 10,000 BTC are now worth over $770 million, proving massive Bitcoin market growth. Having spent over 100,000 BTC, Hanyecz has no regrets; his 2010 trade will next inspire future BTC…
This initiative by the platform is a clear indication of the industry’s increasing focus on transparency, speeding up withdrawal times, and improving data security, all of which are crucial for player retention in a highly competitive digital environment. Security as a Principal Part of Online Casino Real Money Platforms Nowadays, players who visit an online…
MEXC Ventures, the investment arm of global digital asset exchange MEXC, held its eighth anniversary event, titled “MEXC OVERDRIVE: 8th Year Anniversary,” at Monza Barcade in Pasig City on May 12, 2026. The racing-themed gathering brought together regional web3 community figures, including digital asset exchange VIPs, industry leaders, strategic partners, and creators from across Southeast…
Key Takeaways Polymarket appointed Japan rep Mike Eidlin and targets government approval for prediction markets by 2030. Polymarket hit $10B monthly volume in March, drawing 678,342 users in April versus rival Kalshi. Japan approval hinges on the FSA classifying prediction markets as a new product class under local law. Japanese Market Entry With a Strong…
Indonesia Crypto Network (ICN) announced that the fifth annual Coinfest Asia crypto festival will take place on August 20–21, 2026, at Melasti Beach in Bali, Indonesia. The 2026 edition will expand across five beach clubs along the coastline to serve as a single integrated venue, according to an organizer statement. Tickets for Coinfest Asia 2026…
Key Takeaways The EU opened a MiCA review open till Aug. 31 as crypto markets have evolved beyond 2024 rules. MiCA review targets stablecoins, DeFi, staking, and tokenized assets across Europe. EU regulators are shaping potential “MiCA 2” reforms ahead of July 2026. Europe Reassesses Crypto Framework as Crypto Adoption Accelerates Globally The European Union…
Key Takeaways Foundation raises $6.4M led by Fulgur Ventures, bringing total funding to $16.5M since its 2021 launch. Passport Prime launches at $349, targeting over 1M Cake Wallet users with KeyOS cold storage integration. Foundation plans a KeyOS app store by end of Q2 2026, expanding into AI agent and identity security. Fulgur Ventures Backs…
Key Takeaways Ripple Prime integrated EDX liquidity to expand institutional access across digital asset spot and perpetual futures markets. Clients gain centralized brokerage tools for trading, settlement, margin, and collateral management. RLUSD is planned to support compliant settlement and collateral workflows across spot crypto and perpetual futures trading. Ripple Prime Adds EDX Liquidity for Institutions…
