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After Three Consecutive Quarters of Decline, Can the Crypto Market Find a Window for Stabilization in Q3?

The cryptocurrency market has just concluded its worst-performing quarter since 2022, with total capitalization dropping 12.6% to $2.1 trillion. All core metrics indicate capital is leaving the sector, not just rotating within it. Bitcoin fell 14.2% and Ethereum dropped 25.4% in Q2, breaking their previous correlation with US tech stocks. A key driver is the reversal in US spot Bitcoin ETF flows, which saw a net outflow of approximately $4.67 billion in Q2, including a record monthly outflow near $4.5 billion in June. While recent data suggests long-term holders are accumulating again, sustained ETF outflows mean continued selling pressure. Market focus is now singularly on the Federal Reserve. The upcoming July FOMC meeting is seen as the most critical event for Q3. A dovish signal could support Bitcoin reclaiming a $68,000-$84,000 range, while a hawkish stance might establish a new trading band around $50,000-$56,000. Additionally, regulatory uncertainty persists, with the progress of the crucial *CLARITY Act* stalling in the Senate, reducing its perceived 2026 passage probability to 40-45%. Despite the broad downturn, a few sectors showed growth. Prediction markets saw nominal volume surge 48.7% year-over-year to $113.8 billion, and tokenized collectibles transaction volume rose 143% quarterly to $1.4 billion. The Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization sector also continued steady growth, now representing ~$28.1 billion in on-chain value. The market's foundation for an extreme crash appears limited, with Bitcoin price hovering near its 200-week moving average. However, the trading paradigm has shifted from narrative-driven speculation to decisions based on price action, policy developments, and interest rate expectations, making a broad sentiment-driven rally unlikely in the near term.

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After Three Consecutive Quarters of Decline, Can the Crypto Market Find a Window for Stabilization in Q3?

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White House 'Exclusive' Teleprompter Operator Cashes in Over $100,000 Using Insider Information for Predictions

The White House is embroiled in another insider trading scandal, this time involving a teleprompter operator for former President Trump. Gabriel Perez, a longtime aide who controlled Trump's speech teleprompters, used his advance knowledge of speech content to profit over $100,000 on prediction markets like Kalshi by betting on which specific words Trump would mention. After Kalshi's monitoring systems flagged suspicious trading activity and froze his funds, the case was referred to the CFTC. Perez was suspended without pay by Trump, who called his actions "disgusting." Unlike previous insiders prosecuted in similar cases, Perez faced no criminal charges, only a CFTC settlement requiring him to return profits and cease such trading. The article highlights how "mention" markets are uniquely vulnerable to manipulation by insiders or even the speakers themselves, citing examples like a Grammy host jokingly saying a random word and a Coinbase CEO reading all prediction market options aloud. As prediction markets like Kalshi tighten compliance—such as requiring users to disclose employers—the piece argues this crackdown on insider trading, while promoting regulatory compliance, may move these markets further from "collective wisdom" and closer to being pure gambling venues.

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White House 'Exclusive' Teleprompter Operator Cashes in Over $100,000 Using Insider Information for Predictions

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Are Kalshi and Polymarket Founders at Odds? This Business Rivalry Is More Brutal Than You Think

"The Rivalry Between Kalshi and Polymarket Founders Turns Bitter and Litigious" The intense feud between Tarek Mansour, CEO of Kalshi, and Shayne Coplan, founder of Polymarket, has escalated far beyond typical business competition into personal animosity and regulatory battles. Both lead billion-dollar prediction market platforms, but their approaches differ sharply. Kalshi positions itself as the compliant operator, securing U.S. regulatory approval before launching. In contrast, Polymarket initially operated offshore, allowing U.S. users to access its platform via VPN, which drew regulatory scrutiny. The conflict reached a peak in November 2024 when FBI agents raided Coplan's New York apartment. While Coplan publicly blamed political motives, his team privately suspected Kalshi was involved. According to sources, Kalshi's lawyers had previously reported Polymarket's operations to federal prosecutors, highlighting its accessibility to U.S. users despite a ban. This incident fueled mutual accusations and underhanded tactics, including social media smear campaigns and attempts to sabotage each other's major business deals. Their rivalry also played out in Washington, influencing regulatory debates. Kalshi actively lobbied against Polymarket's practices, framing them as illegal and unethical. Polymarket, after facing a CFTC fine and investigation, later acquired a licensed U.S. firm to launch a domestic app, regaining a foothold. Despite the hostility, both companies have seen massive growth, with combined trading volumes soaring. However, increased regulatory scrutiny, particularly around insider trading on Polymarket's platform, continues to pose challenges. The founders' deep-seated mutual disdain ensures their battle for market dominance remains as much a personal vendetta as a commercial one.

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Are Kalshi and Polymarket Founders at Odds? This Business Rivalry Is More Brutal Than You Think

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Kalshi and Polymarket Founders at Odds? This Business War Is Far More Brutal Than You Imagine

The New York Times details the fierce, personal rivalry between Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour and Polymarket founder Shayne Coplan, which has escalated beyond typical business competition into a conflict marked by legal complaints, regulatory battles, and public hostilities. The feud intensified in late 2024 when FBI agents raided Coplan's New York apartment. While Coplan publicly blamed political motives, sources indicate his team privately suspected Mansour, noting that Kalshi's lawyers had previously reported Polymarket's operational model to federal prosecutors, highlighting that U.S. users could still access its offshore platform despite a ban. The animosity extends through their companies' operations. Kalshi positions itself as a compliance-focused, fully licensed U.S. operator, while Polymarket has historically operated its core platform offshore without a U.S. license, offering more anonymity and controversial betting markets. Mansour has publicly called Polymarket's model "illegal and immoral," while Coplan privately dismisses Kalshi as a copycat. Their competition has played out in Washington lobbying, attempts to sabotage each other's major deals (such as Kalshi's efforts to dissuade Intercontinental Exchange from investing in Polymarket), competing sponsorships, and poaching staff. The rivalry continues as both platforms experience massive growth, with Kalshi currently holding a valuation and trading volume edge, but facing ongoing regulatory scrutiny alongside Polymarket.

Foresight NewsIeri 11:34

Kalshi and Polymarket Founders at Odds? This Business War Is Far More Brutal Than You Imagine

Foresight NewsIeri 11:34

Hyperliquid Opens Prediction Market Deployment: Stake $30 Million HYPE Tokens for Up to 50% Fee Share

Hyperliquid, a decentralized exchange, is opening its prediction market infrastructure to public deployment following its HIP-4 upgrade. To launch a market, deployers must stake 500,000 HYPE tokens (approx. $30M), which can be slashed if validators rule the market was poorly defined or settled incorrectly. In return, creators can earn up to 50% of the market's trading fees. This "skin in the game" model contrasts with curated platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi. The move comes as prediction markets see record volumes, surpassing $50B in June. While Hyperliquid's current share is small ($176M), its permissionless approach could significantly disrupt the sector. The feature will launch first on testnet before moving to mainnet. The article also includes brief market updates: major cryptocurrencies posted weekly gains; prediction markets had a record summer; Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw net inflows; and notable movements occurred in memecoins and NFTs.

marsbitIeri 09:37

Hyperliquid Opens Prediction Market Deployment: Stake $30 Million HYPE Tokens for Up to 50% Fee Share

marsbitIeri 09:37

France Cracks Down Hard on Polymarket, 30 Countries Follow, Forcing EU to Redefine Prediction Markets

French gambling regulator ANJ has ordered nationwide ISP blocking of Polymarket, a crypto-based prediction market platform, escalating a four-year regulatory battle. ANJ classified it as illegal gambling rather than an unlicensed crypto exchange, focusing on consumer harm instead of financial market risks. This distinction carries significant legal implications and may influence other EU regulators. Despite a 2024 ban on financial transactions, Similarweb data showed over 205,000 unique French visitors in June 2026, prompting the site-blocking order. Investigations cite alleged weather data manipulation affecting contracts and a trader ("Fredi9999") suspected of manipulating odds for the 2024 US election. ANJ justifies the ban by highlighting the platform's lack of mandatory consumer protection features like betting limits and self-exclusion tools. Over 30 countries have restricted Polymarket. As the largest EU economy, France's move sets a potential precedent. Its classification conflicts with the EU's MiCA framework, which treats such markets as crypto assets. If adopted EU-wide, this could lead to blanket bans under gambling laws, diverging from the financial regulatory path taken by compliant platforms like US-based Kalshi. The effectiveness of France's block and the outcome of related legal cases will be closely watched by other EU members.

Foresight NewsIeri 09:31

France Cracks Down Hard on Polymarket, 30 Countries Follow, Forcing EU to Redefine Prediction Markets

Foresight NewsIeri 09:31

Prediction Markets Witness $200 Million in Suspicious Insider Trading Over Six Months, Who's Reaping the Profits?

Prediction markets are booming, with monthly trading volume exceeding $210 billion as of 2026. However, a Bloomberg investigation analyzing data from August 2025 to June 2026 reveals a parallel surge in suspicious trading, totaling roughly $200 million in the first half of 2026 on Polymarket alone. These potentially illicit trades are concentrated in geopolitical and military events, with 57% of the highest-earning wallets created less than 24 hours before trading. The analysis, using AI-driven platform Polysights, found profits are highly concentrated: the top 1% of wallets captured over half the gains. A significant portion (71%) of funds for marked trades originated from U.S.-regulated crypto exchanges, despite Polymarket's ban on U.S. users. Traders are increasingly using coordinated clusters of wallets and focusing on smaller markets to avoid detection. Two major criminal cases highlight the risks: a U.S. Army sergeant was charged for using classified information on a Venezuela operation to profit nearly $410,000, and an Israeli reservist allegedly leaked details of an Iran strike for a $128,400 gain. Regulatory scrutiny is intensifying. The CFTC is investigating Polymarket, congressional bills aim to ban insiders from trading, and major firms like Goldman Sachs have restricted employee participation. In response, Polymarket has updated its rules against insider trading and provided wallet data to authorities. The core challenge remains distinguishing between skilled research and trading on non-public information in a market designed to price such knowledge.

Foresight NewsIeri 06:01

Prediction Markets Witness $200 Million in Suspicious Insider Trading Over Six Months, Who's Reaping the Profits?

Foresight NewsIeri 06:01

Hyperliquid First Discloses HIP-4 Permissionless Deployment Specifications: Threshold Aligns with HIP-3, but Adds a Template Approval Layer

Hyperliquid founder Jeff Yan announced plans for permissionless deployment of HIP-4 outcome markets in a future network upgrade, moving from testnet to mainnet. This follows the initial, validator-voted deployment phase on mainnet that began in May. The announcement details key mechanisms for the permissionless phase. The staking requirement is set at 500,000 HYPE (locked for 6 months), matching HIP-3. A core new feature is a "template system": validators will vote on and store standardized market templates on-chain, and deployers can only create markets by instantiating these pre-approved templates. This aims to ensure market quality and clarity. Deployers will also have an initial quota of 100 outcomes (200 tokens), which refreshes after settlements. The reasoning for permissionless deployment is the vast potential universe of tradable events for prediction markets, which far exceeds the finite assets available for perpetual contracts. While HIP-4 has seen $370M in volume over 78 days, its market share remains small compared to established players. The model mirrors HIP-3's successful expansion of perpetual contracts after opening deployment. Rules include slashing stakes for unclear definitions or incorrect/delayed settlements. This incentivizes short-duration markets, as long-term settlements would lock capital and quota for extended periods. The template system addresses definition clarity but does not prevent potential liquidity fragmentation or market concentration, as seen in HIP-3 where a single deployer dominates most activity.

Foresight News2 giorni fa 09:34

Hyperliquid First Discloses HIP-4 Permissionless Deployment Specifications: Threshold Aligns with HIP-3, but Adds a Template Approval Layer

Foresight News2 giorni fa 09:34

Trump’s Teleprompter Operator Investigated for Insider Trading, "Whistleblower" Turns Out to Be Prediction Platform Kalshi

According to reports from CNBC and ABC, a longtime teleprompter operator for President Trump, Gabriel Perez, is under federal investigation for allegedly using insider information to place bets on the prediction market platform Kalshi. Perez, who had handled Trump's speeches since 2016, is suspected of trading on over a dozen upcoming presidential addresses, including the State of the Union, based on his advance knowledge of speech content. Kalshi's monitoring systems flagged the atypical trading patterns in March, leading to his account being frozen and the case being referred to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Perez reportedly profited over $90,000, though most funds are held by the platform. He is now in settlement talks with the CFTC and has been placed on unpaid leave by the White House. This incident is part of a broader pattern of insider trading on prediction markets. Similar cases involve a congressional candidate betting against his own attendance, military personnel using classified information, and a Google engineer trading on internal data. The growing liquidity of these markets, with some contracts seeing over $150,000 in volume, creates incentives for abuse. In response, platforms like Kalshi are enhancing monitoring, requiring occupational disclosures, and cooperating with regulators. The CFTC and the Justice Department are pursuing civil and criminal actions, while the White House has issued memos explicitly barring staff from such trading.

Foresight News07/17 10:01

Trump’s Teleprompter Operator Investigated for Insider Trading, "Whistleblower" Turns Out to Be Prediction Platform Kalshi

Foresight News07/17 10:01

Bitwise: RWA and Prediction Markets Continue to Gain Momentum, Crypto is Bottoming Out

Bitwise's Q2 2026 report highlights a challenging crypto market. The Bitwise 10 Crypto Index fell 15.4%, and spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a record $4.9 billion in quarterly outflows as Bitcoin dropped below $60,000. Overall sentiment is described as one of the worst in eight years. Despite the downturn, key sectors show resilience and growth. Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization reached a record $33 billion, up 45% year-to-date. Prediction markets also hit new highs, with open interest at $1.8 billion and quarterly volume hitting $43 billion, driven partly by political events. Crypto equities outperformed, with the Bitwise Crypto Innovators 30 Index rising 30.6%, largely fueled by AI-related Bitcoin miners. These stocks exhibited low correlation with other major asset classes. Major DeFi protocols like Aave demonstrated strong revenue generation, with the top ten crypto applications collectively earning $5.9 billion over the past year. The report notes that while prices and on-chain activity are down from peaks, fundamental metrics like stablecoin supply (~$300B) and Ethereum transaction activity are significantly higher than at the 2022 bear market bottom. Key Q3 factors include the fate of the CLARITY Act, final rules for the GENIUS stablecoin act, and policy signals from the new Fed Chair. The conclusion is that the industry is building a stronger foundation—with greater adoption, institutional involvement, and real utility—even at depressed prices, setting the stage for the next cycle.

Odaily星球日报07/16 08:40

Bitwise: RWA and Prediction Markets Continue to Gain Momentum, Crypto is Bottoming Out

Odaily星球日报07/16 08:40

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