The possibility of a U.S. government shutdown is dominating prediction markets, with traders betting heavily on the outcome. Platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket show a strong consensus that negotiations in Washington are unlikely to deliver a deal in time. Rising volumes and market probabilities above 85% suggest that participants see a shutdown as the most likely outcome.
Bitcoin consolidates above 100,000 dollars, driven by institutions and the anticipation of the outcome of the "BITCOIN Act."
What if technology is no longer enough? Despite its technical lead, Ethereum falters, not on its foundations, but on its narrative. This is the troubling finding of "Project Mirror," a study commissioned by the Ethereum Foundation, which reveals a deep unease: without a clear vision or mobilizing narrative, the network loses momentum, attractiveness, and coherence. Behind the promises of Web3, a perception crisis is settling in.