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Crypto

AI Summary

  • Prediction markets, particularly Kalshi and Polymarket, are facing intense scrutiny from US House lawmakers investigating alleged insider trading, while CFTC officials involved in questioning these markets have reportedly been suspended.
  • The SEC has postponed a decision on an 'innovation exemption' for tokenized stocks, signaling ongoing regulatory caution, while Binance denies new allegations of facilitating $850 million in Iran-linked transactions amidst broader geopolitical tensions.
  • Analysts offer mixed outlooks for Bitcoin, with some forecasting a potential crash to $60,000 and others pointing to soaring bond prices as a signal for a 'supercycle,' while spot ETFs have experienced significant outflows.
  • AI continues to be a major theme, with NEAR Protocol leading an AI token rally and reports suggesting crypto rails are becoming the default payment layer for AI agents, though experts warn of accelerating quantum threats to crypto.
  • The Ethereum ecosystem is seeing internal debate and defense of its foundation's neutrality, alongside market data suggesting Ethereum remains a long-term buy despite some analysts' bearish ETH price outlooks.

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