World Cup Prediction Markets Hit $5.81 Billion Across 52 Events Amid Buying Frenzy

Across 52 distinct markets monitored by Bitcoin.com News, over $5.81 billion floods World Cup prediction markets on Polymarket and Kalshi, shifting liquidity for traders. Prediction markets have reached unprecedented liquidity milestones during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, capturing billions of dollars in volume as digital asset traders search for alternative high-yield environments. Capital allocations across […]

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SBI Holdings and Solana Foundation Partner to Launch Japan’s On-Chain Financial Markets

The joint initiative will seek to leverage the speed and efficiency of Solana’s network to serve as a bridge between the domestic market and global liquidity pools. Through SBI Solana Global, the entities will offer on-chain services and products focused on the payments and real-world asset (RWA) use cases. SBI Holdings and Solana Foundation Seek […]

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Trump Escalates CLARITY Act Push as China Threatens US Crypto Lead

President Donald Trump urged the Senate on July 13 to pass the CLARITY Act, warning that China and other countries could seize control of cryptocurrency innovation while also challenging America’s lead in artificial intelligence. Trump Casts the CLARITY Act as a Fight for Global Control A July 13 Truth Social post by U.S. President Donald […]

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Bitcoin’s 14th Difficulty Reset Slashes Mining Pressure by 6.7 Trillion

Bitcoin’s mining difficulty fell 5% on July 11, dropping to 127.17 trillion in the network’s 14th adjustment of 2026 and pulling the metric closer to its low for the year. The adjustment landed at block height 957600. Difficulty moved from 133.87 trillion to 127.17 trillion, a decline of roughly 6.70 trillion. The change took effect […]

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Michael Saylor Reveals 5 Bitcoin Risks Investors Need to Watch

Michael Saylor outlined five risks facing bitcoin, arguing that the threats come not from bitcoin disappearing but from changes in financial structures, custody systems, regulation, and long-term network security. The Five Risks Saylor Says Could Shape Bitcoin’s Long-Term Path Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor explained that bitcoin’s most significant risks, according to […]

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Trump Warns of 1,000 Missiles Aimed at Iran as Bitcoin Holds Near $64,000

Bitcoin traded a hair above $64,000 on July 12 at 11:30 a.m. EDT, as President Donald Trump declared a fragile ceasefire with Iran finished, adding a new layer of uncertainty to a market still climbing out of one of its worst months on record. Trump Says the Ceasefire Is Over Trump posted on Truth Social […]

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Coinbase Fires Back at Senator Warren Over CLARITY Act Sanctions Warning

Coinbase’s chief policy officer pushed back against Senator Elizabeth Warren’s criticism of the CLARITY Act, arguing the crypto bill strengthens national security protections rather than creating sanctions risks. Coinbase Challenges Senator Warren’s Warning That CLARITY Act Threatens Sanctions Enforcement Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) pushed back after U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) warned that the […]

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