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.
OKX Singapore has launched OKX Pay, letting users pay with USDC and USDT at GrabPay merchants, with stablecoins instantly converted to Singapore dollars. The service aims to make digital currencies usable for everyday transactions and plans to expand to more merchants and stablecoins in the future.
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.
Sony’s blockchain platform is launching its inaugural music release in collaboration with Coop Records, but doubts linger regarding its potential for widespread adoption.
PAIN raised $37 million in a 48-hour pre-sale, backed by Memeland’s community and a viral meme image. The project refunded 80% of the funds, and major market makers like Wintermute were involved, raising questions about its long-term stability.
Alexey Pertsev, a Tornado Cash developer, was conditionally released from Dutch jail after nine months to prepare his appeal against charges of facilitating over $1.2 billion in money laundering.
Newton Project, launched in 2018, the primary goal of the Newton Project was to build infrastructure for the Community Economy—a vision aimed at empowering individuals by ensuring that "everyone should benefit directly from economic growth!"
Recently, Newton DAO has officially rebranded as AB DAO, marking a new era of decentralized autonomous governance. This is not just a brand upgrade but a major transformation in the project’s governance structure.
Kanye West denied plans to launch a token, revealing he rejected a $2 million offer. He criticised celebrity-backed tokens, saying “coins prey on fans with hype,” and expressed interest in speaking with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. Are his comments a critique of celebrities profiting from the meme coin craze?
Solana-based Pump.fun denied rumours of an upcoming token launch. Co-founder Alon Cohen rejected claims of leaked tokenomics as false, despite documents suggesting a planned issuance of 420 million tokens, with 210 million for public sale through Dutch auctions on centralised exchanges.
Michael Saylor's company, Strategy, is preparing for another major Bitcoin purchase, continuing its aggressive accumulation strategy. The firm holds over 471,000 Bitcoin, worth $45 billion, and has raised billions through stock offerings to finance its acquisitions.