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Crypto Morning Brief: Kraken Plans to Launch Prediction Market, Trend Research to Purchase $1 Billion in ETH

Crypto Exchange Kraken plans to launch a prediction market service in 2026, as revealed by its global head of consumer business. In market news, U.S. initial jobless claims fell to 214,000, below expectations. BlackRock strategists suggest the Fed may deliver only limited rate cuts in 2026 as it nears neutral rates. In funding developments, LD Capital founder Yili Hua announced that Trend Research is preparing an additional $1 billion to buy more ETH, following a recent $137 million purchase. Meanwhile, a ZK verification platform, disclosed its tokenomics: a 1 billion token supply with significant allocations for ecosystem development and community incentives. Sonic Labs adjusted its airdrop model, shifting from large distributions to more sustainable incentive strategies, while Curve DAO rejected a $6.2 million funding proposal for core development, raising governance concerns. Polymarket confirmed a security breach via a third-party authentication provider, though the issue has been resolved. Other notable events include Aave’s founder facing criticism over a large token purchase ahead of a governance vote, and Metaplanet approving plans to raise funds toward a goal of holding 210,000 BTC by 2027.

marsbit12/25 01:21

Crypto Morning Brief: Kraken Plans to Launch Prediction Market, Trend Research to Purchase $1 Billion in ETH

marsbit12/25 01:21

The Structural Reversal of TGE: Is It a 'Liability' to Be Liquidated or an 'Asset' to Be Left Behind?

The crypto industry is experiencing a structural shift in the role and perception of Token Generation Events (TGEs). Once seen as a finish line, TGEs are now becoming a complex "coming-of-age" ritual, marking a broader market move from "valuation discovery" to "value discovery." Driven by regulatory clarity (like MiCA in the EU) and institutional participation, 2026 is predicted to be a peak year for TGEs, with an estimated 15-30% increase in events. However, this surge in supply—from old project unlocks, delayed TGEs, and new launches—will occur alongside intense competition for scarce liquidity, lowering market tolerance for new tokens. The classic "token first, product later" model is failing. Without achieving Product-Market Fit (PMF), a token acts as a costly liability, draining team resources and morale. Narrative alone is no longer sufficient; liquidity now demands genuine utility. For projects to survive the intense competition of 2026, the focus must shift: - Building consensus around a strong narrative and solving real problems, not just technical specs. - Cultivating a seed community of genuine users for feedback, rather than just token holders. - Planning for sustainability post-TGE with continued marketing, grants, and deep liquidity. - Designing token economies that dynamically balance unlocks and use real revenue for buybacks. In conclusion, a successful TGE is no longer measured by listing price volatility, but by a team's ability to have achieved PMF *before* the event, generating real users or cash flow. This brutal shift towards value is a market purification that will ultimately benefit long-term builders.

marsbit12/25 01:20

The Structural Reversal of TGE: Is It a 'Liability' to Be Liquidated or an 'Asset' to Be Left Behind?

marsbit12/25 01:20

Ex-Ripple Director Shares 4 Crypto And Blockchain Predictions For 2026

Former Ripple director and current Evernorth CEO Asheesh Birla predicts that by 2026, institutional adoption will move beyond speculation and become embedded in everyday financial infrastructure. His four key forecasts include: 1) Corporate treasuries will become programmable through DeFi and AI, reducing manual processes and middlemen. 2) Local stablecoins will proliferate and challenge the traditional $9.6 trillion FX market via on-chain exchanges. 3) Stablecoins will achieve mainstream use in corporate and bank settlements for real-time liquidity analytics and faster transactions, potentially growing from $300 billion to $100 trillion in market cap. 4) NFTs will rebrand as digital access tokens for membership, combining ticketing, loyalty, and collectibles. Birla emphasizes a shift toward practical, institutional use cases for blockchain and crypto.

bitcoinist12/24 19:05

Ex-Ripple Director Shares 4 Crypto And Blockchain Predictions For 2026

bitcoinist12/24 19:05

Ethena's Stablecoin USDe Plunges by Half Following October Crypto Market Crash

The stablecoin USDe, issued by Ethena, experienced a significant decline, with its market capitalization plummeting by more than half from its October peak, dropping by $8.5 billion. This sharp decrease followed the major cryptocurrency market crash on October 10, which triggered record trader liquidations nearing $20 billion in nominal futures positions. Analysts from 10x Research noted that the crash eroded investor confidence in USDe's synthetic backing mechanism during periods of market stress. USDe, the fourth-largest stablecoin by market cap, is not directly backed by the US dollar but instead relies on a delta-neutral strategy involving positions like simultaneous long and short trades on assets such as Bitcoin. Despite being one of the sector's most profitable protocols with nearly $400 million in earnings since the beginning of the year, USDe's supply fell from a peak of $14.8 billion in early October to $6.3 billion by December 24. Ethena's native token, ENA, also suffered, declining 60% since October and nearly 80% year-to-date. In contrast, other major stablecoins in the top five saw growth or only minor, temporary declines during the same period.

RBK-crypto12/24 16:48

Ethena's Stablecoin USDe Plunges by Half Following October Crypto Market Crash

RBK-crypto12/24 16:48

Is RWA Entering the 'Equity Era'? The Backstory Behind Securitize, Ondo, and Coinbase's Simultaneous Moves

RWA is entering an "equity era," marked by a significant shift in focus from major players Securitize, Ondo, and Coinbase toward equity tokenization (Equity RWA). This synchronized move is not coincidental but is driven by clear regulatory direction. In December 2025, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins stated that the U.S. financial markets would migrate to blockchain within two years, a sentiment echoed by Nasdaq's plans for on-chain stock trading. Industry consensus is converging on an on-chain capital market future, with leaders from Maple Finance and Binance emphasizing RWA's potential to bridge blockchain with real-world assets. While private credit and U.S. Treasuries currently dominate RWA due to their regulatory clarity and stability, large institutions are now progressing toward equities. Each platform offers a distinct approach: Ondo provides tokenized stocks with liquidity directly backed by Nasdaq and NYSE-listed shares, targeting non-U.S. investors. Securitize is developing a fully compliant, native on-chain equity model where tokens represent direct shareholder rights. Coinbase is integrating stock trading into its platform, aiming to create a unified financial super-app for diverse assets. This collective pivot signals that on-chain equity is transitioning from an exploratory concept to a structurally significant component of the future financial system, representing a major milestone in RWA's evolution.

marsbit12/24 12:08

Is RWA Entering the 'Equity Era'? The Backstory Behind Securitize, Ondo, and Coinbase's Simultaneous Moves

marsbit12/24 12:08

Kraken IPO, M&A deals to reignite crypto's 'mid-stage' cycle: fund manager

A potential Kraken IPO and increasing M&A activity could reignite the crypto bull market's "mid-stage" cycle, according to fund manager Dan Tapiero. This may attract fresh capital from traditional finance (TradFi) investors. Despite Bitcoin's recent 6% drop to around $87,000, Tapiero remains bullish. However, analysts are divided. Fidelity's Jurrien Timmer predicts a "year off" for Bitcoin in 2026, with a potential drop to $65,000-$75,000. Others argue the market is now driven by broader macroeconomic forces like global liquidity, suggesting the four-year cycle is evolving. Data shows "smart money" traders are currently net short on most major cryptocurrencies, indicating short-term bearish sentiment.

cointelegraph12/24 11:20

Kraken IPO, M&A deals to reignite crypto's 'mid-stage' cycle: fund manager

cointelegraph12/24 11:20

AI Outperforms Humans in Cryptocurrency Trading Tournament. What Were the Results?

An AI vs. human crypto trading tournament, organized by the Aster exchange, concluded with AI models collectively outperforming human traders. The human team suffered aggregate losses exceeding 32% of their initial capital ($225k), while the AI team lost less than 4.5% ($13.5k). The competition featured 70 selected human traders and 30 AI models, including Claude Sonnet 4.5, ChatGPT 5, Grok 4, and DeepSeek 3.1. Each participant was given $10,000 to trade futures contracts. The AI models operated solely on prompts without additional training, code, memory of past trades, or access to external data. The overall top performer was a human trader, ProMint, with a profit of $13.6k. The best AI, an aggressively configured Claude Sonnet 4.5, earned $8.09k, placing 8th in the overall standings. Only 8 AI models were profitable, with 4 earning over $1k. In contrast, 30 human traders lost almost their entire deposit, though 21 others profited over $1k. The results contrast with a previous AI-only experiment in October, where most models also finished with losses, and DeepSeek and QWEN3 were the winners.

RBK-crypto12/24 11:13

AI Outperforms Humans in Cryptocurrency Trading Tournament. What Were the Results?

RBK-crypto12/24 11:13

Texas Poker Bluffing Battle | The Key to Victory in WPT Global High-Stakes Cash Game: AK vs 99

An analysis of a high-stakes cash game hand on WPT Global between Alan Keating (A♠K♥) and Nik Airball (9♠9♦). The hand demonstrates how player image and credibility are often more critical than raw hand strength in deep-stack play. Keating, known for a loose and aggressive style with a wide range, 3-bet pre-flop. Airball, a skilled player adept at reading opponents, responded with a 4-bet. Keating then made a large 5-bet, a polarized move representing either a very strong hand or a pure bluff. Airball called, taking position to the flop (J♠4♦6♠). With his A-K missing the flop, Keating moved all-in with a massive overbet, attempting to maximize fold equity by representing a very strong range. However, Airball instantly called. His decision was a strategic read based on Keating's image; he calculated that Keating’s line was more likely a bluff with overcards. The board ran out twice with no A or K, and Airball's pocket nines held. The hand underscores a key high-stakes concept: betting power is determined not just by the cards, but by how opponents perceive your image and credibility. Keating’s aggressive play lost its effectiveness against an opponent who correctly adjusted his calling frequency to exploit it.

bitcoinist12/24 10:22

Texas Poker Bluffing Battle | The Key to Victory in WPT Global High-Stakes Cash Game: AK vs 99

bitcoinist12/24 10:22

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