Day: December 17, 2025

Robinhood CEO Predicts Boom in Prediction Markets

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The Robinhood CEO is predicting massive growth for crypto-based prediction markets as adoption accelerates. Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev has said that prediction markets are entering a long-term growth phase, pointing to platforms like Polymarket as early winners of what he called a “prediction market supercycle.” The remarks place crypto-powered forecasting tools at the center of a broader shift, as traders, institutions, and major exchanges look for new ways to price real-world events using blockchain rails. Prediction Markets Gain Traction as Volumes and Adoption Grow Tenev’s comments surfaced in a…

Is The Bull Market Over?

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Key points: Bitcoin failed to hold above $90,000, indicating a lack of demand at higher levels. Several major altcoins started a recovery, but the higher levels attracted solid selling pressure from the bears. Bitcoin (BTC) bulls pushed the price above $90,000 on Wednesday, but higher levels attracted selling by the bears. Spot BTC exchange-traded funds have recorded outflows of $634.8 million this week, according to Farside Investors data, indicating a cautious approach by institutional investors. CryptoQuant analyst MorenoDV_ said in a recent Quicktake analysis that the True Market Mean (TMM),…

CFTC Acting Chair Caroline Pham joins MoonPay as chief legal and policy officer

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Key Takeaways CFTC Acting Chair Caroline Pham is joining MoonPay as Chief Legal and Administrative Officer after nearly four years as commissioner. Pham will lead MoonPay’s global legal operations and regulatory strategy, bringing experience from major CFTC crypto modernization efforts. Share this article Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham is joining crypto payments firm MoonPay as Chief Legal and Administrative Officer, according to a report from Crypto in America. Her exit comes as Mike Selig prepares for Senate confirmation to succeed her, ending a nearly four-year tenure that included a final…

XRP Price Falls To Critical Support Level, Is It Time To Panic?

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XRP now finds itself trading around the $1.90 region due to an extensive pullback in the past 30 days. The question is now whether this pullback is a structural weakness or a necessary reset within a larger bullish structure.  A technical analysis shared by crypto analyst Tara focuses on this exact moment, highlighting why the current level could be far more important than it looks on the surface. XRP Tests A Macro Fib Support Zone Around $1.88 XRP’s price action in the past 24 hours saw it declining to an…

Peter Schiff Warns Bitcoin May Crumble Before the Dollar

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Peter Schiff said Bitcoin could be the first casualty of a dollar crisis as metals like gold and silver gain investor trust. Long-time Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has warned cryptocurrency investors that BTC could be the first to lose value if the U.S. dollar crashes. His prediction comes as more individuals continue to put their money into gold and silver, pushing the metals’ prices higher. Schiff Claims Bitcoin Could Crash Before US Dollar The economist recently suggested that the OG crypto’s potential crash would precede a Dollar collapse. “The…

Nexo partners with Tennis Australia for groundbreaking Grand Slam deal

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Key Takeaways Nexo partnered with Tennis Australia in a multi-year agreement, a first for digital asset companies and Grand Slam tournaments. The deal grants Nexo exposure at the Australian Open, one of tennis’s four major championships. Share this article Crypto lender Nexo has partnered with Tennis Australia in a multi-year agreement, marking the first time a digital asset company has struck a deal with a Tennis Grand Slam tournament. The partnership establishes Nexo’s presence in one of tennis’s four major championships, which include the Australian Open held annually in Melbourne.…

Binance Considers Multiple Avenues Back to the United States

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Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is considering a strategic reshuffling to strengthen its presence in the US market, a move that could see Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s majority stake in the company reduced. Zhao’s controlling stake in Binance has been a “major hurdle” to the company expanding to strategically critical US states, according to Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter. Although no concrete plans have been announced, the conversation surrounding any potential action remains reportedly “fluid.”  The company is also considering partnerships with US-based…

How Prospect Theory Explains Investor Panic and Losses

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Calling Bitcoin a scam reflects investor psychology, not fundamentals, with prospect theory explaining panic selling after sharp drops. Bitcoin (BTC) critics have returned to a familiar refrain, calling the asset a scam as it struggles to go back to the five-figure level it last enjoyed in mid-November. However, crypto commentator Shanaka Anslem Perera has reframed the argument as a psychological response rather than a financial one, tying panic selling to Nobel Prize–winning prospect theory. The Psychology Behind the “Scam” Label In a November 17 post on X, Perera argued…

Google rolls out Gemini 3 Flash as default for AI Mode in global search

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Key Takeaways Google has made Gemini 3 Flash the default model for AI Mode in Search globally. Gemini 3 Flash enhances AI Mode’s ability to process complex queries with greater speed and precision. Share this article Google is rolling out Gemini 3 Flash as the default model for AI Mode in Search globally. The new model enables AI Mode to handle complex questions with greater precision while maintaining speed, according to the company. With the upgrade, AI Mode can better understand user needs and process more nuanced questions, considering each…

Phantom begins rolling out access to Kalshi-powered prediction markets

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Key Takeaways Phantom has introduced prediction markets that leverage any Solana token in user wallets. The new feature is powered by Kalshi and accessible directly via the Phantom wallet. Share this article Phantom has begun rolling out in-app access to prediction markets through a new integration with Kalshi, the regulated event trading platform. The feature allows Phantom users to speculate on real-world outcomes like sports, politics, and crypto events directly from their wallet interface, without needing to create a separate account or transfer funds to another platform. Announced on December…