Blockchain.com Seeks CFTC Approval for Prediction Markets
Blockchain.com has applied for US exchange and brokerage registrations to offer event contracts and crypto derivatives, expanding beyond its international integrations.
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Prediction Markets covers the intersection of blockchain, speculation, and event-based trading. The topic aggregates news, analysis, and explainers on decentralized platforms where users trade contracts tied to elections, economic data, sports, crypto milestones, and other real-world outcomes. Coverage focuses on how prediction markets function within the broader crypto economy - from platform launches and token mechanics to liquidity, regulation, user behavior, and the role these markets play in price discovery and sentiment tracking. It serves as a dedicated hub for readers following one of the most experimental and closely watched segments of digital assets.
Latest Prediction Markets News
Bitcoin Rebounds Near $83,000 After Trump’s Iran Pledge
Bitcoin recovered to about $82,683 after Trump ruled out Iran strikes before the midterms, while Ether remained below $2,500 and major altcoins lagged.
Sui’s Hashi Plans Bitcoin Lending Launch With $500M Committed
Hashi’s phased October rollout has more than $500 million in commitments, with Anchorage Digital adding custody and self-custody access for institutions.
Pyth DAO Commits 100% of Product Receipts to PYTH Buybacks
Pyth DAO will use all eligible product receipts to accumulate PYTH, replacing monthly votes as the network reports $11.5 million in annual recurring revenue.
Bitcoin Dips Below $81,000 as Crypto Liquidations Top $1.1B
Bitcoin recovered to about $81,545 after breaking below $81,000, while Ether stayed under $2,500 and 24-hour crypto liquidations topped $1.1 billion.
Bitwise CIO Sees NEAR Potential in AI and Cross-Chain Trading
Matt Hougan sees NEAR’s cross-chain trading and confidential computing as foundations for a larger AI-agent economy.
Orca and Loopscale Merge to Finance AI, Robotics and Defense
Orca and Loopscale are combining as Formation, pairing Solana trading and lending infrastructure to finance AI, energy, robotics and defense.
Robinhood Chain Adds Confidential Swaps Through NEAR Intents
Robinhood Chain is live on near.com with ETH, USDG, PONS and CASHCAT, adding confidential transfers and access to liquidity across more than 30 networks.
Ledger Adds USDC and USDT Loans Backed by Wrapped Bitcoin
Ledger Wallet adds USDC and USDT loans against cbBTC or wBTC through Morpho and Yield.xyz, with on-device signing, variable rates and liquidation risk.
Ether.fi Introduces USD Stablecoin Powered by Ethena
Ether.fi USD will use Ethena Whitelabel for reserves, minting and redemption, building on more than $300 million in existing stablecoin balances.