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Hongkongský ministr financí Paul Chan zvýšil svůj ekonomický odhad pro rok 2025 na 3,2 %, což je skok oproti tomu, co úředníci dříve předpověděli tento rok.

Chan plánuje udržet tento rostoucí trend posílením role města v oblastech, jako jsou finance, technologie a obchod. Na začátku února odhadoval, že růst se bude pohybovat mezi 2 % a 3 %.

Hongkong zaznamenal rekordní rok v nabídkách akcií

Hongkong vedl svět v nových nabídkách akcií tento rok a úřady chtějí, aby více společností z jihovýchodní Asie a Blízkého východu bylo zapsáno na burze. Chan ve svém nedávném blogovém příspěvku poznamenal, že město podpoří širší světové přijetí čínské měny. Plán klade významný důraz na technologický pokrok.

Velký hráč Ethereum Bitmine také spustil staking na svých Ethereum držbách, což představuje přibližně 74880 ETH v hodnotě dosahující 219 milionů.

Tato pozice je poprvé, co společnost vydělala zisk ze své pokladny Ethereum, která nyní přesahuje 4 miliony tokenů. Bitmine plánuje získat 5 % z celkové zásoby Ethereum kromě získávání velkého množství příjmů ze stakingu.

Bitmine Aktivuje Ethereum Staking

V poslední době bylo do smlouvy BatchDeposit vloženo značné množství Etherů prostřednictvím peněženek spojených s Bitmine. Stakingový program umožní společnosti získat průměrný výnos 3,12 % z jejích investic každý rok. Analytik on-chain EmberCN uvedl, že za předpokladu, že Bitmine umístí všech svých 4,066 milionu ETH do stakingu, může získat přibližně 126 800 ETH na úrocích ročně, což nyní činí 371 milionů dolarů. Společnost dosud nezapočítala staking, přestože má jednu z největších pokladen na trhu v Ethereum.

As tokenized real-world assets on the XDC Network cross $717 million, data from TradeFi.Network shows nearly half of that capital now sits inside a private-credit allocator; institutional finance is actually moving on-chain.

On-chain data from TradeFi.Network shows that total RWAs tokenized on the XDC Network have reached $717 million. More striking, however, is where that capital is concentrated: $345.3 million, roughly 48% of the network’s RWA, is now deployed through VERT Capital in USDC-denominated private credit pools. The data points to something more deliberate: institutional private credit moving on-chain at scale and selectively.

(Source: TradeFi Network )

What the Data Signals

Three signals emerge clearly from the numbers:

Capital is consolidating, not diversifying.Nearly half of all RWAs on XDC are managed by a single private-credit allocator, suggesting conviction rather than experimentation.

Private credit has overtaken other RWA categories.Unlike tokenized treasuries or commodities, these pools represent long-duration, yield-bearing credit instruments, traditionally among the least transparent corners of finance.

Settlement risk is being minimized.The exclusive use of USDC indicates institutional preference for regulated, fiat-backed settlement over volatile crypto assets.

Why XDC, and Why Now?

Private credit markets exceed $1.6 trillion globally and are expected to reach $3 trillion, according to Moody’s analysis, yet much of the infrastructure remains manual and opaque. Tokenization does not change credit risk, but it radically changes settlement speed, reporting, and operational efficiency.

(source: Moody)

The XDC Network has quietly positioned itself around those exact requirements: low transaction costs, predictable finality, and permission-aware infrastructure tailored for financial institutions.

The result, according to TradeFi data, is not a surge of small issuers, but fewer, larger pools deploying meaningful capital.

One of the largest concentrations of tokenized private credit has formed without marketing campaigns or retail incentives. If this pattern continues, the next phase of RWA adoption may be defined less by pilots and more by which blockchains quietly become settlement layers for institutional balance sheets. 

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JPMorgan has frozen the accounts of two Y Combinator-backed stablecoin startups, Blindpay and Kontigo, over links to Venezuela, a country currently under heavy United States sanctions.

According to reports, both startups had connected to JPMorgan through Checkbook, a United States-based payments company. But the association with high-risk jurisdictions set off alarm bells. In its statement, JPMorgan insisted it is not cracking down on stablecoins. “This has nothing to do with stablecoin companies,” a bank spokesperson allegedly said. “We bank both stablecoin issuers and stablecoin-related businesses, and we recently took a stablecoin issuer public.”

JPMorgan freezes accounts over Venezuela sanctions

Still, the startups’ activity in Venezuela triggered concerns tied to the United States’ financial rules, especially sanctions enforcement. Banks like JPMorgan are mandated to know who they’re dealing with and where their money is coming from, or else the SEC would visit with sanctions.

While JPMorgan was shutting off access, President Donald Trump was going full steam ahead with new actions against Venezuela. Two weeks ago, Trump’s administration intercepted two tankers full of Venezuelan oil, with a third one now being tracked. Speaking to reporters, the president said, “Maybe we will sell it, maybe we will keep it. Maybe we’ll use it in the strategic reserves. We’re keeping the ships also.”

At the center of the crackdown is Venezuela’s state oil company, PDVSA, which has been blacklisted under Executive Orders 13850 and 13884 since 2019. Trump’s Treasury Department claimed in its official notice that oil sales are keeping Nicolás Maduro’s regime afloat. Earlier this month, they officially labeled fentanyl (which they allege flows through Venezuela) a “weapon of mass destruction.”

The United States Treasury Department, on December 11, sanctioned six shipping companies that have been moving oil out of Venezuela using shady location tactics and fake data transmissions. The first company is Myra Marine Limited, based in the Marshall Islands. Next is Arctic Voyager Incorporated, also from the Marshall Islands. Then there’s Poweroy Investment Limited, registered in the British Virgin Islands.

Ready Great Limited, also from the Marshall Islands, was also sanctioned along with Sino Marine Services Limited, a UK-registered company that runs the TAMIA (IMO: 9315642), which was flagged in Hong Kong. Lastly, Full Happy Limited, also registered in the Marshall Islands, took on oil in late May and sent it to Asia. Just like the others, it got hit with the same designation: E.O. 13850.

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Bývalý agent podpory Coinbase v Indii byl zatčen v souvislosti s masivním bezpečnostním únikem, který se týkal kryptoměnového giganta dříve v tomto roce. Zatčení potvrdily jak Coinbase, tak indická policie v Hyderabadu, a přišlo měsíce poté, co hackeři podplatili zaměstnance zákaznického servisu, aby ukradli informace o zákaznících.

Únik vyvolal požadavek na výkupné ve výši 20 milionů dolarů a zanechal společnost čelící dopadům ve výši 400 milionů dolarů. Únik začal v květnu, kdy se hackerům podařilo zakoupit přístup od dodavatelů Coinbase mimo Spojené státy, čímž získali přístup k interním systémům. "To, co tito útočníci dělali, bylo, že hledali zaměstnance a dodavatele Coinbase, kteří byli v Indii a byli spojeni s naším outsourcingem obchodních procesů nebo podpůrnými operacemi, něco takového, a podpláceli je, aby získali zákaznická data," řekl Philip Martin, ředitel bezpečnosti Coinbase.

XRP appears poised for a period of sideways movement as analysts point to limited short-term drivers. 

Market observers say fresh catalysts are needed before the token can resume sustained price growth.

Nansen senior research analyst Jake Kennis said XRP may struggle to gain momentum until broader conditions improve. He expects more supportive conditions for risk assets in the latter half of 2026, while near-term sentiment remains cautious.

XRP outlook remains neutral in the near term

Kennis said altcoins face mild downside pressure until Bitcoin consolidates or forms a clear bottom. He did not offer price targets for 2026. However, he outlined potential long-term drivers for XRP price appreciation.

These include approval of XRP exchange-traded funds and deeper integration with global payment systems. He also cited improved functionality for XRP as a bridge asset across payment networks. Without these developments, XRP may remain range-bound.

Other market participants share a similar view. Jesus Perez, CEO of Posidonia21 Capital Partners, said XRP could trade near current levels into year-end. He said the market lacks a strong narrative to push the token into a new trend.

Perez added that ongoing discussions around staking have not resolved XRP’s lack of a clear yield mechanism. This remains a disadvantage compared with other major digital assets.

Technical signals and ETF flows offer mixed signals

Some traders see tentative technical support forming. Crypto trader Niels said XRP is setting a higher low similar to patterns seen in April 2025. He noted that prices above $2 could suggest renewed bullish control.

Despite these signals, XRP’s performance in 2025 has lagged. The token has fallen 14.63 percent since the start of the year. It currently trades at around $1.84, based on CoinMarketCap data.

Institutional interest has grown through regulated products. Spot XRP ETFs in the United States surpassed $1 billion in assets earlier this month. CF Benchmarks CEO Sui Chung attributed this demand to XRP’s long market history and brand recognition.

Still, ETF inflows have not yet translated into sustained price gains.

Ripple growth highlights adoption and price disconnect

Ripple has processed more than $95 billion in payments across its network. However, XRP’s price has not mirrored this expansion. Analysts note that infrastructure growth does not automatically increase token value.

Ripple Labs has captured much of the financial upside. The firm recently secured approval for Ripple National Trust Bank. The bank raised nearly $500 million and achieved a valuation near $40 billion.

Regulatory progress has also continued abroad. Singapore’s Monetary Authority approved expanded payment activities for Ripple’s APAC subsidiary. This move enables new regulated payment services in the region.

Banks such as SBI Holdings use XRP for faster settlement and lower costs. They do not hold the token for price appreciation.

XRP faces a period of consolidation as adoption advances without clear price catalysts. Analysts say future gains depend on ETFs, payments integration, and improved token utility. Until then, sideways trading may persist.

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Změny cen Bitcoinu nejsou náhodné a nové skutečnosti poskytnuté Japonskem je schopny potvrdit.

Podle výzkumníků jsou operace blockchainu schopny poskytovat varovné signály před volatilností cen. Výsledky jsou v rozporu s tradičními představami o povaze volatility Bitcoinu.

Vědci a analytici v Japonsku uvádějí, že transakční sítě lze studovat k předpovědi tržních šoků. Jejich operace jsou založeny na umělé inteligenci a nejsou založeny na tradičních informacích o cenách a objemu. Studie přichází v době, kdy více japonských společností zahrnuje Bitcoin do svých firemních rozvah.

Litva oznámila, že kryptoměnové platformy a firmy musí získat licenci k provozu do 31. prosince. Podle varování centrální banky země jakákoli firma, která nedodrží pravidla, bude čelit sankcím.

S tím, jak je baltský stát vážný ohledně prosazování evropských pravidel, jsou všechny kryptorelated entity v Litvě povinny mít licenci, přičemž měnový úřad ve Vilniusu je vyzývá, aby nečekaly až na poslední chvíli s podáním žádosti. Přechodné období, které umožňuje firmám aktivním v tomto prostoru, jako jsou operátoři burz a peněženek kryptoměn, zajistit potřebné povolení, vyprší na konci roku 2025.

Trust Wallet oznámil bezpečnostní incident, který se shodoval s jedním z jeho posledních aktualizací. On-chain výzkumník ZachXBT identifikoval více než 6 milionů dolarů v ukradených prostředcích. Trust Wallet poznamenal, že incident byl spojen s verzí prohlížečové rozšíření 2.68.

Platforma varovala uživatele, aby zakázali rozšíření a přešli na verzi 2.69. Nicméně uživatelé na mobilních zařízeních nebyli incidentem ovlivněni. Trust Wallet byl ve zprávách poté, co přidal nativní trhy s predikcemi. Předtím fungoval peněženka jako centrální uzel pro všechny aktivity Web3.

Tokenizace RWA vede kryptoměnové narativy v roce 2025, když většina sektorů digitálních aktiv vykázala slabé nebo negativní výnosy.

Tokenizované reálné aktiva vynikla uprostřed pomalého trhu s altcoiny a opatrné nálady investorů.

Širší kryptoměnový trh vykázal skromný výkon v roce 2025, přičemž jen několik sektorů udrželo zisky. Investoři dávali přednost infrastruktuře, výnosům a regulovanému vystavení před spekulativním růstem. Tato změna ovlivnila výsledky trhu napříč všemi hlavními narativy.

Tokenizace RWA překonává trh

Tokenizace RWA zaznamenala nejsilnější výkon mezi kryptoměnovými narativy v roce 2025. Podle výzkumu Coingecko vedoucí RWA tokeny získaly průměrně 185,8 % během roku. Poptávka se zaměřila na přístup k tradičním finančním produktům na blockchainu, včetně tokenizovaných akcií a státních dluhopisů.

Trhy BTC a ETH čelí rekordnímu konci roku expirace opcí, zatímco obchodníci likvidují pozice v hodnotě 28 miliard dolarů na Deribitu.

Expirace byla kombinovaná smlouva měsíční, čtvrtletní a roční, a stala se největší událostí v historii. Trhy byly odolné, ale data o opcích naznačovala pesimismus a touhu se pojistit proti poklesu.

Dobré ráno všem, kteří vědí, že největší den expirace opcí v roce je tady

— Deribit (@DeribitOfficial) 26. prosince 2025

Trh s kryptoměnovými deriváty je reinventován rekordní expirací opcí

Ethereum co-developer Vitalik Buterin has predicted bug-free smart contracts in the future. According to Buterin, developers who prefer security can expect bug-free coding to become achievable in the 2030s.

Speaking after Gnosis Chain’s controversial hard fork to recover $9.4 million from the Balancer hack, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said the belief that “bugs are inevitable, you can’t make bug-free code” will stop being true in the 2030s. Buterin made this on blogging platform X, after interacting with several users on the platform.

Vitalik Buterin makes a case for bug-free code

The discussion began when Gnosis Chain announced that it executed a hard fork on December 22, as reported by Cryptopolitan. The hard fork recovered $9.4 million stolen during the November 2024 Balancer exploit, which drained over $128 million across multiple blockchains. The recovery required most validators to adopt new software, with those who failed to update facing penalties.

This development was met with some resistance from blockchain supporters who criticized the move because it goes against the principle of immutability. An X user with the moniker ‘colluding node’ said the real problem is how blockchain applications are built. They argued that using smart contracts in programmable virtual machines is the wrong approach.

“There are only 7 contracts worth writing, and they should just be enshrined in the base layer and get security from client diversity,” the user wrote. Buterin then responded by clarifying that formally verified does not equal provably bug-free. “I’d even go so far as to say that ‘provably bug-free’ is not possible, because ‘bug-free’ means ‘no gap between intention and code execution’, and our intention is an extremely complex object we have only limited access to,” he added.

Formal verification uses mathematical methods to check whether safety-critical systems perform correctly. The technique has been used since the 1960s in fields like aerospace engineering. When used in smart contracts, formal verification can prove that a contract’s business logic meets a predefined specification. However, even though Balancer contracts were audited 11 times, conducted by four separate security firms, a critical flaw still slipped through.

Buterin proposed that the solution is multiple layers of redundancy to filter out gaps between intention and execution. He pointed to type systems as one form of redundancy, and formally verifying specific claims about code as another layer. Formal verification can detect issues such as integer underflows and overflow, re-entrancy, and poor gas optimizations that may slip past auditors and testers.

Meanwhile, traditional testing can only check for the presence of errors rather than their absence. Buterin noted that some software will continue having bugs because functionality gains matter more than perfection in certain cases. But developers who prioritize security will have the tools to achieve truly bug-free code.

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PENGU nadále zaznamenává zisky, i když zbytek trhu s kryptoměnami pokračoval v hlubokém poklesu do červených čísel. K rozvoji došlo poté, co Pudgy Penguins překvapili investory návštěvou Las Vegas Sphere, světově proslulého místa pro kulturní akce a zábavu.

Někteří sledovatelé trhu uvedli, že to byl výjimka v širším výprodeji. I přes to, že investoři opustili kryptoměny, nezávislí investoři přišli k PENGU díky momentum značky, spíše než technickému pokroku. V době publikace se PENGU obchodoval na CoinMarketCap, s nárůstem o 1,8% na $0,00906 za posledních 24 hodin. Tyto zisky představovaly výrazné zlepšení oproti jiným tokenům, které zaznamenaly pokles svých hodnot během podobného období.

Binance’s CZ has again urged Bitcoin investors to act during fear, not excitement. He said long-term gains often come from buying amid uncertainty, not at record highs.

Changpeng Zhao shared the view in a recent X post. He argued that early Bitcoin buyers entered during fear, uncertainty, and doubt. He added that few successful investors bought at all-time highs.

Binance’s CZ highlights fear as the best entry point

Binance’s CZ reminded traders that regret often appears after strong rallies. He said investors wish they bought earlier, yet ignore fearful conditions. According to Zhao, those moments define strong conviction.

His remarks came during uneven crypto sentiment. Market indicators had stayed in extreme fear for weeks. They later showed slight recovery, signaling caution instead of optimism.

Zhao has often linked emotion to poor timing. He warned that excitement usually appears near market tops. Fear tends to dominate when prices weaken. He believes disciplined investors act against crowd sentiment.

Crypto community echoes Zhao’s market stance

Several traders supported Zhao’s comments online. An X user encouraged buying Bitcoin during the holiday period. He claimed institutions are quietly positioning for a possible 2026 rally.

Another user said real wealth forms during doubt, not hype. He argued that early investing demands emotional strength. He noted that fear, not price, discourages most participants.

Lawrence Lanzilli also backed the view. He said conviction grows when sentiment turns negative. He added that similar patterns may appear in AI-linked tokens.

RWAlytics, an Australian tokenization insights firm, shared a similar message. It stated that traders want low prices without fear. It argued that fear is unavoidable during early accumulation phases.

Another market observer compared current conditions to the 2018 bear market. He said quiet downturns often prepare the next cycle. He suggested the current lull could serve a similar role.

Market data shows pressure across digital assets

On December 24, the total crypto market value slipped 1.1%. Combined capitalization stood near $3.02 trillion. Daily trading volume reached $98.49 billion.

Losses spread across most assets during the session. Bitcoin still held a market cap of nearly $1.73 trillion. It maintained clear dominance despite broad weakness.

Zhao has long promoted buying during fear and selling during greed. In late November, he repeated that strategy publicly. He said profit comes from understanding cycles, not emotions.

Some critics questioned his timing due to market volatility. Others supported the message and urged patience. Binance CEO Richard Teng also reassured investors then. He said volatility affects all asset classes.

In earlier remarks, Zhao warned against panic selling. He said education builds confidence during downturns. He urged investors to understand finance, technology, and global trends.

Binance’s CZ continues to stress discipline over emotion. His message remains consistent during uncertain market phases.

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Jižní korejská platební společnost BC Card ukončila svůj pilotní program testování, jak mohou zahraniční spotřebitelé platit domácím obchodníkům pomocí stablecoinů. Iniciativa hodnotila stabilitu a praktičnost integrace digitálních měn do platebního ekosystému této severovýchodní asijské země.

Podle tiskového prohlášení zveřejněného na webových stránkách BC Card v pozdních úterních hodinách byl dvouměsíční pilot proveden ve spolupráci s blockchainovou finanční firmou Wavebridge, mezinárodním poskytovatelem digitálních peněženek Aaron Group a společností pro mezinárodní převody peněz Global Money Express.

Do roku 2025 se kryptofirmy vrátily na konvenční trhy, roky poté, co se zakládaly na prodeji tokenů.

Přechod byl definitivní změnou směrem k kontrolovanému financování a rozšířenému přístupu k investorům. V roce 2025 se kryptofirmy vrátily k veřejné nabídce akcií a dlouhá historie fundraisingu založeného na tokenech skončila.

Několik vysoce profilovaných uvedení na trh byly ukazatele zvýšené důvěry v regulované kapitálové trhy. Důvěryhodnost investorů, likvidita a dohled byly silnější a jasnější na trase IPO.

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has announced that it will purchase Intersect for $4.75 billion in cash. In addition, Alphabet mentioned that it will take on the company’s debt. According to the company, the deal will help Alphabet add more data center space and power capacity.

Intersect is also expected to keep operating on its own after the purchase is officially completed. Google faces tough competition in artificial intelligence, especially from OpenAI. OpenAI released its ChatGPT chatbot in 2022, which started a huge surge in AI technology. OpenAI has pledged more than $1.4 trillion to build the data centers needed for its growing business. Alphabet wants to match that pace with this purchase.

Alphabet makes Texas operations central to the partnership

Speaking about the deal, Sundar Pichai, who leads Google and Alphabet, said, “Intersect will help us expand capacity, operate more nimbly in building new power generation in lockstep with new data center load, and reimagine energy solutions to drive US innovation and leadership.” Google already owned a small piece of Intersect from an investment last December.

At that time, Intersect said it was working with Google and TPG Rise Climate to build gigawatts of data center capacity across America, including a $20 billion investment in clean energy infrastructure by 2030. Alphabet said Intersect will partner closely with Google’s infrastructure team, including work at a combined power and data center site in Haskell County, Texas.

Google previously said it would invest $40 billion in Texas through 2027, building new data center facilities in Haskell and Armstrong counties. Texas has become a major destination for technology companies looking to build infrastructure. Several big names, including Anthropic, Meta Platforms Inc., and Microsoft, have announced plans to set up shop in the state, as reported by Cryptopolitan.

All these investments show why Texas has turned into a hotspot for tech companies expanding their operations. However, some of Intersect’s California properties and certain Texas operations are not included in the sale. Those will stay with current investors TPG Rise Climate, Climate Adaptive Infrastructure, and Greenbelt Capital Partners as a separate company. The purchase should be finalized in the first half of 2026, pending standard approval requirements.

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Pentagon navázal partnerství se společností Elon Musk’s xAI. Podle tiskové zprávy se obě strany dohodly na plánu, který zahrnuje integraci mocných nových AI modelů do interního systému Ministerstva války, GenAI.mil.

Podle oznámení začne první fáze nasazení Grok v Q1 2026. Tento rollout umožní systémy xAI využívat na úrovni dopadu 5 (IL5), což znamená, že Pentagon může používat nástroje k zpracování Kontrolovaných nekategorizovaných informací (CUI) v bezpečném, každodenním prostředí. Zaměstnanci budou také moci získávat globální poznatky v reálném čase přímo z platformy X, což poskytne osobám rozhodujícím uvnitř Ministerstva války rychlejší tok informací.

Last month, the Bitcoin mining activity considerably decreased as the network hashrate decreased by 4%, which is the greatest fall since April 2024. 

As VanEck pointed out, such miner capitulation is historically a sign of good future returns on long-term BTC holders. Traders are purchasing the dip despite a 9 percent fall in prices recently.

Declining hashrate is a delicate indication of favourable paybacks

According to VanEck research chiefs Matt Sigel and Patrick Bush, the history of dropping Bitcoin hashrate has tended to be followed by a significant surge in the market. The history has demonstrated that Bitcoin afforded positive returns 90 days later in 65% of occasions after a 30-day decline in hashrate and 54% time after surpassing gains of a hashrate. 

There were also greater 6-month returns, which increased 77% on average when the 90-day hashrate growth was negative, with the average return of 72%. Both periods of increasing hash rate generated positive returns on six months 61 percent of the time, with a lesser average return of 48%.

The figures suggest that a declining hashrate may act as an excellent entry-point to long-term investors, providing nearly 2,400 basis points higher 6-month returns than when the hashrate is rising. This historical trend has been 4% in the current decrease in the network power of Bitcoin, which may indicate the bottom of the market.

Mining in China cripples the hashrate

Regulatory measures in the Xinjiang area of China that saw the government close 1.3 GW of mining capacity have intensified the current slowdown in Bitcoin mining. Jack Kong, the former head of Canaan, affirmed that around 400,000 of the mining machines were lost, consuming net network rate by 100 exahashes per second within one day. China used to be the third largest mining producer in the world, with a mining contribution amounting to approximately 14 per cent of the total network hashrates.

Bitcoin mining is still carried out in several nations despite the crackdown of China in other countries such as Russia, France, Iran, El Salvador, UAE, Oman, Ethiopia, Argentina, Kenya, and Japan. This network support on a global scale adds stability to the network even in times of temporary disruption.

Bitcoin pricing and on-chain activity

The value of Bitcoin is down by 9% in the last 30 days, reaching its bottom point on November 22, at approximately 80,700. The volatility of the market reached more than 45%, which was not observed since April 2025. On-chain statistics indicate that the hash rate has decreased by 1 percent, daily fees are reduced by 14% and the number of active addresses has fallen slightly.

On the upside, the digital asset traders accumulated the maximum number of 42,000 BTC in the past month, the highest amount purchased since mid-July to mid-August 2025. The amount of BTC held by traders has increased to 1.09 million total, being an indicator of increasing demand in a weak market.

According to VanEck’s analysis, the current decrease in hashrate and miner capitulation can be taken as a positive sign. Traditionally, these phases have been beneficial to long-term holders of BTC, and continued accumulation by traders may help in maintaining BTC prices.

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FanDuel is the latest to get on the prediction market bandwagon with a new app that aims at the states where online gambling is not legal. 

The shift indicates increasing competition between the old sportsbooks and new prediction sites. FanDuel is the latest to be on the prediction market bandwagon, following the introduction of FanDuel Predicts by its parent Flutter Entertainment, in five states in the United States. 

The application enables its users to trade event outcomes on federally regulated prediction markets. The launch follows a similar product by DraftKings in most parts of the country.

The introduction is an indication of mounting pressure on the incumbent sportsbooks to act against the rapid development of prediction market startups. 

The Kalshi and Polymarket companies have attracted attention by providing event-based contracts that are regulated by the federal government. Their growth has caused the licensed gambling operators to be concerned about the loss of users.

FanDuel Predicts expands into new U.S. states

FanDuel Predicts has been operational in Alabama, Alaska, South Carolina, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The existing laws in these states do not allow betting on sports online. Prediction markets are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and this enables greater geographic penetration.

The platform allows users to trade on the results of sporting events, cultural events, and financial indicators. FanDuel indicated that the small opening will assist in gauging user behaviour and the performance of the products. The company intends to increase its presence all around the country in 2026.

James Cooper, the senior vice president of FanDuel, indicated that it will be the basis of future development. He observed that feedback at an earlier stage will influence the platform before it is spread more widely. FanDuel will focus on balancing both innovation and regulation in the process of expansion.

Collaboration with CME Group determines strategy

FanDuel has collaborated with CME Group to uphold the regulation process behind its prediction markets provision. The CME Group offers the exchange platform required to list and clear event contracts in a legal manner. This is the same short-term strategy of DraftKings.

DraftKings has reported that it will ultimately pass trades through an exchange that it owns. FanDuel has not indicated that it is going to construct or purchase its own derivatives venue. It will instead turn to CME Group as it rolls out the product.

FanDuel anticipates providing contracts based on economic data, commodities, and stock indexes of stocks across the country. The contracts of sports will also be confined to the states that do not have legal sports betting online. This restriction can be attributed to the continued regulatory prudence.

Market reaction and regulatory risks

The prediction markets have influenced investor attitudes towards large sportsbooks. During the period between August and November, DraftKings and Flutter stocks fell due to competition issues. Concerns among investors were that startups would reduce market share.

Since the announcement of FanDuel Predicts, Flutter has recovered in its stock. Following the news of the launch, shares increased by up to 1.7%. The recovery is indicative of trust in the strategy of the business.

A number of state regulators have sent warnings regarding sports-related prediction markets. The officials have warned that license holders might be punished in some jurisdictions. These are some of the risks that still play a major role in the way FanDuel goes.

The move that FanDuel made into prediction markets is an indication of a strategy to address the changing trends of betting. The company is trying to regulate alternatives as it maneuvers through complicated state and federal regulations.

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