Digital Euro vs Stablecoins: Can Europe Break Free from USD Dominance...

In 2024, a quiet revolution took place in global finance. Stablecoins, once considered a niche utility for crypto traders, processed more transaction volume than...

Ohio Cracks Down on Sports Prediction Markets Over Integrity, Risk and...

Ohio has ordered Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com to halt their sports prediction markets, citing concerns over unlicensed gambling, underage access, and lack of oversight. The move underscores a growing clash between state regulators and federally approved fintech platforms offering event-based trading products.

Broken Bets: The Polymarket Bitcoin Reserve Fiasco Reveals Web3’s Gray Areas

A $15 million prediction market on Polymarket about a potential U.S. Bitcoin reserve has erupted in controversy after a proposed “Yes” outcome sparked dispute. The unresolved market highlights the limitations of oracles and the challenges of defining truth in decentralized systems.

March Madness or Market Madness? Robinhood Faces Backlash Over ‘Game-Like’ NCAA...

Robinhood is under regulatory scrutiny for its NCAA-themed event-based contract feature, which critics say blurs the line between investing and gambling. Massachusetts authorities worry the gamified approach could mislead younger users into risky financial behavior.

Strategy’s Bitcoin Obsession: How a Business Intelligence Giant Became a $40B...

Once a pioneer in business intelligence, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has reshaped its identity into a Bitcoin investment powerhouse, amassing nearly 500,000 BTC while scaling back its enterprise software division. With aggressive stock sales and debt financing fueling its crypto acquisitions, the company now walks a fine line between visionary financial strategy and high-stakes speculation in an increasingly volatile market.