Prediction Market

Visa, M-Pesa and Onafriq test stablecoins in DRC to settle cross-border mobile transactions. The project aims to make transfers faster, cheaper and smoother, without necessarily changing the visible user experience. Payments continue to go through mobile money, but settlement is done in the background thanks to digital dollars.

Bitget is placing tokenization, artificial intelligence and broader market access at the center of its strategy for the rest of 2026. In her mid-year address, CEO Gracy Chen described a platform moving beyond the traditional crypto exchange model. Bitget now wants to connect stocks, gold, CFDs and digital assets within one financial environment.

MetaMask transforms its crypto wallet into a financial account usable on a daily basis. Its new Money Account allows generating up to 4% variable annual yield on stablecoins, and then spending the balance directly with the MetaMask card. The service operates on auto-custody on Monad, with no lock-up period.

The crypto market ends the second quarter of 2026 under extreme pressure. About 775 million dollars were stolen over 85 incidents, a record in terms of frequency. Two major attacks accounted for most of the losses, while DeFi saw its total value locked drop near 70 billion dollars.

Bitget has launched the third edition of Anti-Scam Month alongside a new report on fraud in the multi-asset era. Developed with SlowMist, the study shows how scammers now combine artificial intelligence, social engineering, fake investment communities and several financial products within the same operation.

A compromised third-party provider allowed hackers to inject malicious code on Polymarket's interface, stealing about 3 million dollars from more than 11 users. The predictive markets platform controlled the incident and announced full reimbursement for the victims. In a sector under increasing scrutiny, the flaw raises questions about the security of front-end layers.

Bitget is making it easier for investors to move existing U.S. stock holdings into its multi-asset ecosystem. Through the new Stock Transfer Fast-Track Plan, eligible users can transfer equities from participating brokers to Bitget Stock+ without first selling their positions, while receiving up to 10,000 USDT in transfer-fee reimbursements.

An unprecedented phenomenon was discovered during the 2026 World Cup. Prior to this competition, 60% of Polymarket bettors had never used crypto. How did millions of spectators become new blockchain enthusiasts during a sporting event? Explore this subtle but significant revolution.

Standard Chartered sees AAVE reaching $3,500 by the end of 2030. This scenario would place the token nearly 50 times above its $70 level observed at the time of the report's publication. The bank is counting on the return of Aave, the rise of DeFi, and the arrival of traditional assets on the blockchain.

The predictive market platform Kalshi is negotiating a valuation of $40 billion. Everything you need to know about this historic fundraising.

DeFi TVL has lost 39% since January 2026. Crypto market correction, 121 hacks and capital flight: full analysis.

The European Union (EU) is preparing a banking reform aimed at freeing up more capital to finance its economy. Brussels wants to reduce national barriers that prevent banks from easily moving their resources within the single market. The challenge is immense: bridging an estimated annual investment shortfall of 1.4 trillion euros.

Bitget is expanding its VIP ecosystem with the Miracle Badge Program, a new recognition system for active traders operating across crypto, stocks, futures and CFD markets. The initiative reflects a broader shift in trading habits, as users increasingly move between several asset classes instead of remaining inside a single market.

The CFTC is taking legal action against Kentucky after the measures taken by the US state against prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi. The dispute concerns the regulation of event contracts and the distribution of powers between federal and local authorities. The agency believes these platforms fall under a federal regulatory framework, while Kentucky considers some activities close to sports betting.

Strategy continues buying bitcoin despite the fragility of its main financing tool. Michael Saylor's company invested about 35 million dollars in 520 additional BTC, bringing its reserves to 847,362 bitcoins. A modest purchase at its scale, but meaningful as the STRC continues to lose ground.

The crypto Taiko is undergoing a major crisis after a hack causing approximately 1.7 million dollars in losses. The Ethereum layer 2 network has halted its block production and asks users to withdraw their funds from all its crypto bridges.

Michael Saylor does not seem ready to slow down. As the STRC goes through a turbulent zone, the Strategy boss hints that a new massive bitcoin purchase could be imminent. The market is holding its breath.

Alert on the Bitcoin network! According to a JPMorgan report, 20% of miners are currently operating at a loss. With an average production cost estimated at $78,000 and a pressured price, has capitulation started? Here is an update.

The Bank of Japan raises its rate to an unprecedented high since 1995. A global macroeconomic earthquake reshaping the economy and crypto, but the digital assets market shows historic resilience against the Yen.

Stablecoins have become a real payment circuit in Nigeria. For the IMF, their growth provides a concrete solution to costly transfers, but now tests the monetary and regulatory limits of the country.

Bitcoin is entering a decisive week around 65,500 dollars, driven by the drop in oil prices and hopes for a de-escalation between the United States and Iran. A return to 69,000 dollars becomes credible in the short term. But five signals will determine if this rebound can go beyond simple market relief.

Shibarium transactions doubled in four days, from 1,300 to 2,600. However, the crypto market continues to doubt a true bullish return. Full analysis.

Bitcoin mining difficulty dropped by 10.09% on June 14, 2026. This second largest decline of the year offers immediate relief to miners after a sharp hashrate contraction and a new degradation of their profitability.

Dogecoin jumped nearly 6% after SpaceX's spectacular debut on the Nasdaq. In a crypto market always sensitive to narratives, Elon Musk's return to the spotlight was enough to awaken demand around DOGE.

Bitget is removing part of the cost barrier surrounding professional U.S. stock market data. The exchange now offers free Level 2 data to eligible users, giving them deeper visibility into orders, liquidity and trading activity across extended market sessions.

Solana falls much faster than Ethereum in June. However, ETFs tell a completely different story than the price. Full analysis!

The Digital Euro takes a more concrete step in Italy. Since June 3, 2026, nine Italian banks are testing the Eur.Bank architecture, while the ECB awaits feedback from payment service providers by the end of June.

The former SEC chief, Gary Gensler, takes a stand! According to him, predictive markets must not escape state laws. A conflict with major financial stakes that could redefine the rules of the game in the United States.