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Prediction markets are ditching the 'casino' label to become a regular part of how people track the news

A new report from Bitget and Polymarket reveals that prediction markets are evolving into a $240 billion industry driven by retail users who are trading more frequently on everything from crypto to politics. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/05/02/prediction-markets-are-ditching-the-casino-label-to-become-a-regular-part-of-how-people-track-the-news

New Bitcoin quantum proposal offers Satoshi Nakamoto a way to prove control without moving BTC

A new design proposed by venture fund Paradigm would let holders privately timestamp proof that they control vulnerable keys before quantum computers arrive, creating a possible rescue path if Bitcoin ever sunsets old addresses. source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/05/02/new-bitcoin-quantum-proposal-offers-satoshi-nakamoto-a-way-to-prove-control-without-moving-btc

Bitcoin ticks higher, but remains range-bound as traders keep short bias

BTC rises to $77,000 after holding $75,000 support, but negative funding, unchanged open interest and cautious positioning signal a lack of conviction. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/05/01/bitcoin-ticks-higher-but-remains-range-bound-as-traders-keep-short-bias

Bitcoin edges above $77,000, but institutional activity suggests downside hedging

BTC rises on steady volume and strong technical structure, but surging put interest and muted prediction market odds point to defensive positioning. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/05/01/bitcoin-edges-above-usd77-000-but-institutional-activity-suggests-downside-hedging

Bithumb scores a legal win in South Korea as six-month suspension is lifted by local judge

South Korea's financial watchdog imposed a $24.6 million fine on Bithumb and partial suspension that came into effect last month. source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/05/01/bithumb-scores-a-legal-win-in-south-korea-as-six-month-suspension-is-lifted-by-local-judge

Strategy keeps STRC dividend at 11.5% as stock logs first monthly gain in nine

STRC’s volume weighted average price of $99.76 for April kept the dividend steady for a third consecutive month. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/05/01/strategy-keeps-strc-dividend-at-11-5-as-stock-logs-first-monthly-gain-in-nine

Trump-backed World Liberty Financial races toward 62 billion token unlock with near-unanimous vote

Proposal introduces vesting for 40.7 billion insider tokens after 2-year cliff, even as voting power remains concentrated among a handful of large holders source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/30/wlfi-races-toward-62-billion-token-unlock-with-near-unanimous-vote

Ouch. The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield just hit 5% and bitcoin may pay the price

Hawkish dissent within the Federal Reserve, elevated oil prices and rising long-term inflation expectations are pushing bond yields higher. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/30/ouch-the-u-s-30-year-treasury-yield-just-hit-5-and-bitcoin-may-pay-the-price

Bitcoin slides toward $75,000, ETH, SOL, XRP drop as oil hits four-year high

Crypto sold off across the board with bitcoin down 2.1% and ether off 3.4% as Brent crude surged 7.1% to $126 a barrel on reports President Trump is being briefed on military options for Iran. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/30/bitcoin-slides-toward-usd75-000-eth-sol-xrp-drop-as-oil-hits-four-year-high

Hyperliquid’s HYPE token could be its prediction market weapon, Arthur Hayes says

HIP-4 could become a dominant prediction-market venue because Hyperliquid users can get economic exposure to platform usage through HYPE, unlike users of Polymarket or Kalshi. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/30/hyperliquid-s-hype-token-could-be-its-prediction-market-weapon-arthur-hayes-says

Canada proposes ban on crypto ATMs as fraud cases mount

Canada's Liberal government calls machines a “primary method” for scams as data and law enforcement link them to rising losses source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/29/canada-proposes-ban-on-bitcoin-atms-as-fraud-cases-mount

Bitcoin rises to $77,000 ahead of Fed decision as Trump preps for lengthy Hormuz block

Bitcoin is sitting almost still while the rest of the majors give back gains and oil pushes above $111 on reports of an extended U.S. naval blockade against Iran. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/29/bitcoin-rises-to-usd77-000-ahead-of-fed-decision-as-trump-preps-for-lengthy-hormuz-block

Institutional money is coming for bitcoin, but Adam Back says it moves slower than you think

The legendary cryptographer discusses institutional money flows into bitcoin. source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/29/institutional-money-is-coming-for-bitcoin-but-adam-back-says-it-moves-slower-than-you-think

Three Bank of Japan members call for a rate hike; yen rises while bitcoin falls

Markets are pricing in a June rate hike after a split BoJ vote that saw three policymakers dissent in favor of a hike. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/28/three-bank-of-japan-members-call-for-a-rate-hike-yen-rises-while-bitcoin-falls

Bitcoin loses $77,000, ether, solana slide as Hormuz standoff lifts oil to 3-week high

Bitcoin traded at $76,923 on Tuesday morning, down 2.4% over 24 hours after rejecting $79,400 the previous day, with the entire top 10 closing red as Brent crude extended its rally to a seventh straight day. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/28/bitcoin-loses-usd77-000-ether-solana-slide-as-hormuz-standoff-lifts-oil-to-3-week-high

Bitcoin pressured by Fed uncertainty, oil, and AI slowdown

Enflux points to oil-driven inflation as the main constraint, while questions around AI demand could reshape miner selling in the months ahead. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/28/the-uncertainty-of-the-fed-oil-and-a-possible-ai-slowdown-are-all-weighing-heavy-on-btc

Pudgy Penguins, BAYC rally masks a shrinking NFT market as volumes and users fall

The two blue-chip collections are leading double-digit gains as global NFT sales volume falls and participation hits multi-year lows. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/27/pudgy-penguins-bayc-rally-masks-a-shrinking-nft-market-as-volumes-and-users-fall

Bitcoin pulls back from 12-week high as Iran rally hits seller wall at $79,400

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/27/bitcoin-pulls-back-from-12-week-high-as-iran-rally-hits-seller-wall-at-usd79-400

Only 3% of traders drive prediction markets' accuracy, not the crowd, study finds

Researchers show market accuracy comes from a tiny group of informed traders, not broad participation. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/26/only-3-of-traders-drive-prediction-markets-accuracy-not-the-crowd-study-finds

MiCA's not enough: Bybit CEO says firms need other licenses to turn a profit in Europe

In an interview, Ben Zhou said the crypto exchange is at least two years away from breaking even in Europe. source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/26/mica-s-not-enough-bybit-ceo-says-firms-need-other-licenses-to-turn-a-profit-in-europe