Kalshi and Polymarket See US Government Shutdown as a Done Deal

Users of the largest prediction markets, Kalshi and Polymarket, consider the U.S. government shutdown a done deal. Bets open on both platforms put the probability above 78% as both parties refuse to budge. Kalshi, Polymarket Degens Bet on US Government Shutdown Event Prediction markets, including Kalshi and Polymarket, have become the center of attention when … Read more

Brazil’s Finance Minister Claims CBDC Will Bring ‘Transparency,’ Ease Financial Transactions

Fernando Haddad, Brazil’s finance minister, said the objective of Drex, the country’s CBDC, is to increase transparency of flows and facilitate financial transactions. Haddad denied that the government would seek to exert control or monitor payments using the tool. Brazil’s CBDC Does Not Seek Control, Finance Minister States Fernando Haddad, Brazil’s finance minister, shared his … Read more

Flying Tulip Raises $200M, Targets $1B in Combined Funding Across Token Sales

Flying Tulip, a newly launched full-stack on-chain exchange founded by Andre Cronje, has successfully raised $200 million in a private funding round. The Full-Stack Onchain Ecosystem Flying Tulip, a newly launched full-stack on-chain exchange, recently secured $200 million in a private funding round. Founded by Andre Cronje, the exchange is set to launch a public … Read more

Qatar National Bank Taps JPMorgan’s Blockchain for Faster Dollar Payments

Qatar National Bank (QNB) has adopted JPMorgan’s blockchain platform, enabling its corporate clients to settle U.S. dollar payments within minutes. The move highlights the Gulf region’s push to modernize financial infrastructure and attract global capital. Gulf Banking Giant Embraces Blockchain for 24/7 USD Transfers Qatar National Bank (QNB), the Middle East’s largest lender, has integrated … Read more

Report: Iran Caps Stablecoin Transactions as Rial Hits Record Low

Iranian authorities have introduced stringent new restrictions on stablecoin usage, limiting annual purchases to $5,000 per person and total holdings to $10,000. Enforcement Details and Compliance Deadline Iranian authorities have announced sweeping new restrictions on stablecoin usage, capping annual purchases at $5,000 per person and total holdings at $10,000. The move, unveiled on Sept. 27 … Read more

Markets Poised for ‘Uptober’ as Leveraged Longs Return

Bitcoin and ethereum are holding steady after last week’s selloff, with volatility drifting lower ahead of U.S. jobs data. Leveraged positions are building again, signaling renewed optimism despite lingering caution in options markets. Bitcoin, Ethereum Rebound While Traders Eye ETF Flows and Jobs Data Crypto markets are stabilizing after last week’s selloff, with bitcoin back … Read more

Kazakhstan Launches Alem Crypto Fund at AIFC, Taps Binance for Custody

Kazakhstan’s new Alem Crypto Fund is live, and Astana just signaled it intends to treat digital assets like a treasury tool. Kazakhstan’s New Crypto Fund Eyes Long-Term Reserves, Starts With BNB Backed by the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Development and managed by Qazaqstan Venture Group, the vehicle is registered inside the Astana … Read more

Bitmine Says It Holds 2.65M ETH, Puts Total Crypto and Cash at $11.6B

Bitmine disclosed on Monday that it holds more than 2.65 million ethereum and a combined $11.6 billion in crypto and cash. Bitmine: $11.6B Combined Holdings, 192 Bitcoin, 2.65M ETH, and Cash As of Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. Eastern, Bitmine (NYSE: BMNR), reported 2,650,900 ethereum (ETH) valued at $4,141 per token using Bloomberg pricing, 192 … Read more

Nexo Rolls out Risk-Based Anti-Scam Engine With Real-Time Alerts

Digital asset wealth platform Nexo has launched a risk-based Anti-Scam Engine that flags suspicious transfers in real time and, in high-risk cases, can briefly pause transactions to protect clients. Nexo Upgrades Fraud Defense With Intelligence-Backed Screening In a release shared with Bitcoin.com News, Nexo disclosed that its system is default-on and uses contextual analysis tied … Read more

Aster Surges to First Place in Global Fee Rankings, Beating Tether and Circle

Aster has emerged as the top-earning DeFi protocol, pulling in $28.79 million in fees in just 24 hours, ahead of Tether. The surge points to its rapid rise but comes amid ongoing scrutiny of its token’s concentration and price volatility. Defi Newcomer Aster Captures $29 Million in Fees Amid Token Frenzy Aster, a decentralized exchange … Read more

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