Author: Kryptonews

Blockchain prediction market Polymarket is preparing a return to the United States as it eyes a potential $10 billion valuation, according to a Friday report by Business Insider. Key Takeaways: Polymarket is planning a U.S. return and seeking a valuation of up to $10 billion. The platform gained traction after accurately predicting Trump’s 2024 victory but faced regulatory setbacks. With CFTC clearance and rising competition from Kalshi, Polymarket is re-entering a heated prediction market race. The company is reportedly in discussions to raise new capital that could more than triple its last known valuation of $1 billion in June.Polymarket allows…

IntroductionThe cryptocurrency market is widely known for its volatility and unpredictability, making many traditional investors wary. However, for the contrarian investor, this volatility can represent significant opportunity rather than deterrence. Beneath the surface of public doubt, institutional capital continues to flow into digital assets, regulatory perspectives evolve, and new use cases emerge at an accelerating pace. Contrarians recognize that when the market is fearful or confused, it often fails to price in game-changing shifts. In this article, we delve into underappreciated crypto catalysts and investment angles that lie just outside of the mainstream narrative but hold the keys to potentially…

Top white hats hunting vulnerabilities across decentralized protocols in Web3 are earning millions, dwarfing the $300,000 salary ceiling in traditional cybersecurity roles.“Our leaderboard shows researchers earning millions per year, compared to typical cybersecurity salaries of $150-300k,” Mitchell Amador, co-founder and CEO of bug bounty platform Immunefi, told Cointelegraph. In crypto, “white hats” refers to ethical hackers paid to disclose vulnerabilities in decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. Unlike salaried corporate roles, these researchers choose their targets, set their own hours and earn based on the impact of what they find.So far, Immunefi has facilitated more than $120 million in payouts across thousands…

Tony Kim Sep 13, 2025 12:59 XTZ price climbs to $0.79 with strong momentum indicators pointing toward continued upside potential as Tezos approaches key resistance levels. Quick Take • XTZ currently trading at $0.79 (+3.40% in 24h) • Tezos RSI at 56.58 indicates neutral momentum with room for further upside • MACD histogram shows bullish crossover signaling potential trend reversal • XTZ trading near upper Bollinger Band resistance at $0.80 What’s Driving Tezos Price Today? The XTZ price action today appears driven primarily by technical factors rather than specific news catalysts, as no…

Archaeological treasures from Gaza’s five main archaeological sites were removed from the French Biblical and Archaeological School of Jerusalem in what the school’s director called “a high-risk operation, carried out in an extremely dangerous context for everyone involved—a real last-minute rescue.”  As reported in the Guardian, Israel ordered the school to evacuate its storehouse in the ground floor of a Gaza City residential building before a threatened military strike on Wednesday. The space was home to relics from Gaza’s five main archaeological sites, including a fourth-century monastery designated as a Unesco world heritage site where exposed mosaics remain even after damage…

In brief A livestreaming duo made $49,000 on Thursday after gym influencer Bradley Martyn slapped one of the creators for attempting to steal his hat. It was being livestreamed on Pump.fun under the pair’s token, which pumped in price by more than 2,000% in response. The Solana meme coin project is led by two unnamed men who say they’ll be attempting to perform viral stunts every day for the next two weeks. A Pump.fun livestreaming duo made $49,000 in crypto token creator fees while one member got slapped by fitness influencer Bradley Martyn after attempting to steal his hat—something he…

Key points:Bitcoin futures markets fill a CME gap from mid-August, the latest sign of market strength.Bulls must avoid turning that level into resistance, or new local lows await, analysis says.BTC price all-time highs could come in a matter of weeks.Bitcoin (BTC) hit a key price target on Saturday as analysis went on record to predict fresh all-time highs.BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewBitcoin price outlook mixed with CME gap doneData from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD spot hitting $116,800 on Bitstamp.However, Bitcoin futures stole the spotlight, reaching $117,320 and closing a major “gap” left over from a prior weekend.Appearing…

Gemini Space Station, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, surged in its Nasdaq debut Friday after raising $425 million in an initial public offering.The company priced its IPO late Thursday at $28 a share, valuing Gemini at about $3.3 billion before trading began. That price was above the revised $24 to $26 range it set earlier in the week and well above the initial $17 to $19 range. The offering covered 15.2 million shares.On Friday, the stock opened at $37.01, a 32% premium to the offer price. Shares climbed as high as $45.89 during intraday trading before…

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes says Bitcoin holders need to be more patient and stop worrying about stocks and gold hitting record highs, because asking why Bitcoin isn’t higher misses the point.“If you thought you were buying Bitcoin and the next day you were buying a Lamborghini, you’re probably getting liquidated because it is not the right way to think about things,” Hayes told Kyle Chasse in an interview published to YouTube on Friday.“I’m sorry that you bought Bitcoin six months ago, but anyone who bought it two, three, five, or 10 years ago, they’re laughing,” Hayes said, echoing the frustrations…

Prediction market Polymarket is pursuing new funding that could boost its valuation to $10 billion, as Business Insider reported on Sept. 12.Two people with knowledge of the matter said the valuation discussions represent at least a threefold increase from the $1 billion Polymarket achieved in a funding round that closed this summer.According to one source, at least one investor offered a term sheet valuing the company at $10 billion. A Polymarket spokesperson declined to comment on the funding talks.Strategic developmentsThe reported valuation surge follows a series of strategic developments positioning Polymarket for a US comeback.The Commodity Futures Trading Commission granted…