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Bettors Lose Millions Predicting the New Pope as Polymarket Edge Fizzles Out
The event throws into question the perceived heightened accuracy of betting markets like Poymarket over conventional polls.

Metaplanet Plans a Further $21M Bond Sale to Buy More BTC
Metaplanet has the largest BTC stash among publicly-traded companies outside North America

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Bitcoin Dominance Soars Ahead of FOMC as Volatility Burst Looms, Says Analyst
Crypto markets are in a holding pattern as capital rotation from altcoins pushed bitcoin's market share to fresh 4-year high.


Bitcoin Dominance Soars Ahead of FOMC as Volatility Burst Looms, Says Analyst
Crypto markets are in a holding pattern as capital rotation from altcoins pushed bitcoin's market share to fresh 4-year high.


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The crypto exchange's broadening product suite and dominant U.S. market position set it up well for the long term, many analysts said.

Meta Is Looking to Enter Red-Hot Stablecoin Market: Fortune
The tech giant reportedly also hired a vice president of product with crypto experience to help with the stablecoin efforts.

Sei Wants to Cut Cosmos Compatibility and Go All-In on Ethereum
The move comes as blockchain infrastructure builders compete to draw in developers and expand their orbits.

Gemini Secures MiFID II License From Malta to Offer Derivatives in EEA
The license awarded by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) will enable the company to offer perpetual futures and other derivatives across Europe.
