Polymarket Opens the Bitcoin Floodgates — and Traders Are Rushing In
Prediction platform Polymarket has expanded its funding options, allowing users to deposit Bitcoin directly — a move that comes as BTC trades near record-breaking levels.

Prediction platform Polymarket has expanded its funding options, allowing users to deposit Bitcoin directly — a move that comes as BTC trades near record-breaking levels.
Paul Tudor Jones warns today’s markets resemble the 1999 dot-com bubble, with high gains in gold, Bitcoin, and tech stocks but rising risks. He highlights bonds as the biggest threat and urges investors to watch closely while keeping some exposure to crypto and gold.
Sanae Takaichi’s election as Japan’s first female prime minister sparks a surge in stocks and Bitcoin. Her pro-growth policies could pave the way for crypto tax reforms, though uncertainties remain.
Metaplanet bought 5,268 BTC, raising its total holdings to 30,823 BTC and making it the fourth-largest publicly traded bitcoin treasury.
US regulators are investigating over 200 companies for unusual stock trading ahead of crypto-treasury announcements, suspecting possible insider leaks. The SEC and FINRA are checking compliance with disclosure rules, with potential fines and sanctions if violations are found.
MicroStrategy bought 196 more Bitcoin, raising its total holdings to 640,031 BTC, but funded most purchases by issuing over 3 million new shares. This share dilution has raised concerns among investors as the company’s stock underperforms despite strong Bitcoin gains.
Turkey is preparing a law that would let its financial crime agency, Masak, freeze cryptocurrency and bank accounts linked to illegal activity. The rules also aim to strengthen oversight of crypto exchanges and curb the use of rented accounts and suspicious wallets.
The company will change its name to Bitcoin Japan Corporation on 11 November 2025. It is launching a Bitcoin treasury business and plans to expand into related financial services.
Nearly 10 years after losing access to his Coinbase account, NBA legend Kevin Durant has finally regained control of his long-dormant Bitcoin stash. But what began as a feel-good recovery story has unexpectedly stirred anger among Coinbase users who say their own pleas for help have gone unanswered.
A new South Korean drama "To The Moon", follows three women investing in crypto during the 2017–2018 Bitcoin boom. It highlights the country’s $3.15 billion daily retail crypto market and growing regulatory oversight.
A man jailed for a major crypto theft has had his prison sentence raised to 12 years after refusing to return any of the stolen funds. The judge criticised him for living in luxury without paying back the $20 million he owes.
Bank of America has launched a new research series called On Chain to explore blockchain, stablecoins, and tokenised assets. The bank sees Ethereum and companies like Stripe as key to the future of digital finance and payment systems.
A male law student at the University of Hong Kong created over 700 fake pornographic AI images of women he knew, using their social media photos without consent. The university only gave him a warning, leading to public anger and calls for stronger action and legal reform.
An AI-generated band called Velvet Sundown tricked millions of Spotify users into thinking it was a real folk-rock group. The creators later admitted it was an art project using AI tools, sparking debate over music transparency and platform rules.
Coinbase’s stock hit a record high as Bitcoin surged, pushing its market value above $100 billion. The jump was driven by growing investor confidence, political support for crypto, and strong earnings from stablecoin services.
Standard Chartered has started offering bitcoin and ether spot trading directly to institutional clients through its UK branch. This makes it the first major global bank to provide regulated crypto trading using existing foreign exchange systems.
U.S. regulators have closed their investigations into Polymarket without filing any charges, despite earlier concerns over unregistered trading during the 2024 election. This marks a major turnaround after an FBI raid and a previous fine, raising questions about changing enforcement under the current administration.
China SanSan Media plans to apply for a stablecoin licence in Hong Kong ahead of new rules starting on 1 August. The company aims to use stablecoins to improve retail payments and reduce costs.
Vitalik Buterin urged developers to simplify Ethereum Layer 2 networks by using Ethereum’s base layer for security and consensus. He said projects should stop rebuilding features Ethereum already provides and focus only on processing and verifying transactions.
King, the maker of Candy Crush, laid off around 200 staff after using AI tools—built by its own teams—to replace roles in design, writing, and research. Many employees were shocked as the tools they developed ended up taking over their jobs.