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The founder of the prediction marketplace spoke at Cantor Fitzgerald’s crypto, AI and blockchain conference in Miami.

The incident at the Massillon, Ohio, facility followed the company's Q3 earnings report on Monday, showing a net loss of over $266 million. Bitcoin mining company Bitdeer confirmed that a fire broke out at its facility in Massillon, Ohio, on Tuesday, with no reported casualties. The fire affected two of 26 buildings under construction at the Massillon site, which does not have any mining rigs installed, according to an announcement on Wednesday. Bitdeer said it “does not expect” the incident to impact the company’s operational hashrate, a measure of the total computing power commanded by its mining operations. Read more

New data shows stable altcoin speculation despite Bitcoin’s price drop, hinting at early signs of risk re-entry and a more mature altcoin cycle ahead. Despite Bitcoin’s (BTC) 10% decline in October, Capriole Investments’ Altcoin Speculation Index has remained flat around 25%, suggesting that speculative activity in the altcoin market is holding steady rather than collapsing alongside BTC. This relative stability could indicate an early phase of re-entry among market participants, as investors selectively rotate into higher-risk crypto assets despite macroeconomic caution. Key takeaways: Altcoin speculation remains stable despite Bitcoin’s October slump to $100,000. Read more

Deaton barely mentioned crypto in his new campaign, unlike his crypto-focused approach during the race against Warren last year.

Ethereum is bouncing today, but ETH is still a long way off from its August high. Can bulls turn things around? Here's what the charts say.

Solana Company intends to tokenize shares on Superstate’s Opening Bell, a regulated platform enabling companies to move stocks on-chain.

In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Abdul Rafay Gadit writes about how DATCO’s are reshaping corporate finance. Then, we take a look back at crypto rates and a look ahead at signs of strength as the country emerges from the government shutdown, with Andy Baehr’s “Vibe Check.

Bolivia has trialled Solana to host its presidential election ballot – Solana price predictions now eye new highs with real-world adoption. The post Solana Price Prediction: Bolivia Just Used SOL Tech in a Presidential Election – Is This the Start of Real-World Adoption? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The exchange used an “EmergencyLock” function.

After a jury deadlocked on a verdict for two brothers accused of perpetrating a $25 million exploit on Ethereum, prosecutors are looking to retry them in 2026. Anton and James Peraire-Bueno, two brothers indicted for their alleged role in money laundering and fraud involving a $25 million exploit of the Ethereum blockchain, could face a second trial as early as February. In a Monday filing in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, lawyers representing the US government requested a federal judge schedule a retrial for the Peraire-Bueno brothers “as soon as practicable in late February or early March 2026.” The request came about three days after a judge declared a mistrial in the case, following the jurors’ inability to reach a verdict. Read more

The THETA price has been inching upward but still feels like it is missing that extra push. Theta continues to find stability in a market currently battling to hold ground as it consolidates near $0.47. Meanwhile, investors are closely monitoring the token to see if the quiet movement hints towards a possible breakout. In another […] The post Theta Price Update: THETA Moves Near $0.45 — Why EV2 Presale Is Capturing Investor Attention Across Crypto and Gaming Communities appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The flagship digital asset tests psychological threshold while institutional players build hedges through options positioning.

Matt Hougan has said the next crypto uptrend may be led by regulated ICOs. Coinbase has reopened U.S. token sales with monthly listings, USDC bidding, pro-small allocation rules, anti-flipping penalties, strict issuer vetting, and disclosure, which he has said could shape markets by 2026. The post Bitwise CIO Declares ‘Compliant ICOs’ Will Power Crypto’s Next Bull Run – Here’s Why appeared first on Cryptonews.

‘Blockchain is the money of AI,’ said the 50T founder, who’s betting 20% of his next fund on startups that don’t yet exist.

ETF reviews at the SEC have been paused during the U.S. government shutdown, yet spot XRP listings and additional crypto ETP launches have continued to prepare. Market volatility has risen, and institutions have reassessed allocations as funding measures have advanced in Congress. The post When Washington Shuts Down, Crypto Keeps Building: ETF Approvals Set to Resume appeared first on Cryptonews.

OpenAI’s GPT-5.1 adds Instant and Thinking models with adaptive reasoning, faster replies, and a more human conversational tone to ChatGPT.

Backed and Kraken’s xStocks sees rapid growth as investor interest in blockchain-based equities accelerates despite regulatory uncertainty. XStocks, a tokenized equity platform created by real-world asset (RWA) tokenization firm Backed and crypto exchange Kraken, has surpassed $10 billion in total transaction volume just over four months after its launch, signaling a growing appetite for tokenized investment products. The platform debuted earlier this year with more than 60 tokenized equities, including Nvidia, Amazon, Tesla and Meta Platforms, as well as several exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Each xStock token is fully backed 1:1 by the underlying equity or ETF, issued by Backed in partnership with Kraken. XStocks operates across Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain and Tron, expanding accessibility across major blockchain ecosystems. Read more

The oracle token encountered selling pressure at $16.25 alongside a sizable decline in the broader crypto market.

Bitcoin bulls tried to spark a recovery, but were met with heavy selling pressure near $107,000. A similar fate awaited most altcoins, which sold off from their respective resistance levels. Bitcoin (BTC) bulls pushed the price above $105,000 on Wednesday, but the bears pounced on the rally and pulled the price below $102,000. That shows the bears are not willing to relinquish their advantage. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management investment strategist Denny Galindo has turned cautious on the BTC rally. In a podcast episode titled Crypto Goes Mainstream, he said that BTC’s price cycle was in the “fall season,” where one should book profits before winter sets in. Key points: Read more

Chainlink trades near $16 as analysts watch the $13–$26 range for a breakout, with exchange reserves falling and an ETF nearing launch.