Revolut Breach Demands Shift, Kalshi Dominates US Market, and Kraken’s New Integration
- Attackers behind the Revolut breach now demand payment in Monero (XMR) instead of Bitcoin, seeking approximately $3 million.
- Kalshi commands roughly an 80% share of the U.S. prediction market, with over $40 billion in monthly volume.
- Payward plans to integrate Hyperliquid protocol to launch regulated U.S. onchain perpetual futures markets, potentially accessing six million Kraken accounts.
- Seven Democratic Senators continue to push for the CLARITY Act despite a recent legislative setback.
Recent developments in the cryptocurrency sector highlight significant shifts and expansions within the market landscape. The Revolut breach attackers’ switch from Bitcoin to Monero for ransom demands underscores ongoing privacy concerns in digital transactions.
Kalshi’s dominance in the U.S prediction market reflects its growing influence, while Payward’s integration with Hyperliquid could significantly expand its reach through Kraken’s infrastructure. These events illustrate both challenges and growth opportunities within the industry.
