Prediction Market Surge Fuels New VC Fund
A new venture capital firm, 5c(c) Capital, focused on prediction markets launches with backing from @Polymarket and @Kalshi CEOs, aiming to raise $35M for early-stage investments. #Update #Crypto $USDC
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Prediction Markets Face Trading Ban Risk
Prediction markets like @Polymarket face risks of manipulation as single traders can influence outcomes, undermining credibility and trust. Platforms must exclude contracts easily forced by individuals to maintain integrity. #Update #Crypto
Wartime Conspiracy Debunked by 5-Cent Contract
Polymarket’s “Netanyahu out by March 31” contract remains at 4-5% probability amid death rumors, signaling skepticism in the conspiracy; trading volume surged to $2.4B as geopolitical bets rise. #Update #Crypto $ETH
CFTC Chair Launches Comprehensive Crypto Regulations
CFTC Chairman Mike Selig outlines plans for regulatory clarity on DeFi and prediction markets, asserting the agency’s authority amid state legal challenges. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Kalshi Polymarket Target $20 Billion Valuations
@Kalshi and @Polymarket are in early talks for fundraising rounds, potentially valuing each at $20 billion, doubling their late 2025 valuations; Kalshi has a $1.5 billion revenue run rate. #Update #Crypto
Polymarket Bans Nuclear Detonation Markets
Polymarket has suspended nuclear detonation betting contracts amid concerns of insider trading linked to the Iran conflict, as U.S. regulators consider oversight for prediction markets. #Update #Crypto
Coinbase Head of Litigation Slams States Gaslighting
@Coinbase’s VP Ryan VanGrack challenges state regulators over prediction markets, claiming they misinterpret federal authority. Coinbase has filed lawsuits in multiple states amid cease-and-desist actions. #Update #Legal $BTC
Kalshi Nabs MrBeast Editor for Insider Trading
@Kalshi penalized two users for insider trading, including MrBeast’s editor, Artem Kaptur, who was fined over $20K. Another user, Kyle Langford, received a 5-year ban for betting on his own candidacy. #Update #Legal
CFTC Launches Legal Battle Over Prediction Markets
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Mike Selig asserts federal jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state regulations; Utah Governor Spencer Cox counters, labeling them as gambling. #Update #Legal $CFTC
Blockchain Transparency Defends Against Insider Trading
Prediction markets are evolving from gambling to information monetization, with founders highlighting insider trading risks and the need for stronger governance amid rising trading volumes. #Update #Crypto
Jump Trading Invests in Polymarket Kalshi
@JumpTrading plans to acquire small stakes in prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket, providing liquidity in exchange for equity, as reported by Bloomberg. #Update #Crypto
Prediction Markets Raise $20 Million Amid Crypto Weakness
@Opinion raised $20 million in a pre-Series A round, highlighting ongoing interest in prediction markets amid a weak crypto market, with plans to expand globally ahead of major events. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Bitcoin Stays Below $80K Amid Liquidation Slide
Bitcoin trades below $80,000 after a liquidation of over $500 million in long positions; options markets show increased demand for downside protection. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Crypto Market to Dominate with Three Trends
Coinbase’s report highlights three key areas for the crypto market in 2026: perpetual futures driving price discovery, evolving prediction markets, and stablecoins enhancing real-world transactions. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH