The post Asia’s gambling laws squeeze crypto prediction markets appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Asia’s ongoing repression of cryptocurrency prediction markets is channeling investment, liquidity, and innovation to Western nations that opted for regulation. In a report dated July 8, the Web3 research firm Tiger Research suggested that the characterization of prediction markets as unlawful gambling is hindering Asian countries from enjoying a thriving blockchain market. Instead of stopping demand, the legal constraints merely push users and business transactions onto international platforms and diminish consumer safety. The growth of the sphere has been fueled by crypto-native platforms like Polymarket, where trades are settled on-chain. Tiger Research estimates that the volume of trade exceeds $14 billion every month; moreover, the leaders in the industry have an overall value of $40 billion. According to the report, Prediction markets sell contracts that pay $1 if an event takes p
The post Swift declares blockchain ledger ready in 17-bank, cross-continent pilot launch appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Swift announced in a July 9 statement that its blockchain-based ledger is open for business, with 17 lenders already lined up to start using it to send cross-border payments across six continents using tokenized deposits. Swift is big news from a network that already processes the equivalent of global GDP every 2 to 3 days across more than 200 markets. Now, the infrastructure is in place for banks and corporate treasuries to settle international transfers round the clock. Today’s announcement lays the groundwork for the first public demonstration of a ledger that Swift first showcased at its Sibos conference in September 2025. What does Swift’s blockchain ledger do? The blockchain-based ledger that Swift introduced Thursday is not a payments platform in the traditional sense. The ledger, which runs on Hyperledger Besu, an open-source, Ethereum-compatible fram
The post Arbitrum (ARB) Bulls Charge Ahead: Can the 13% Rally Keep Rolling? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Arbitrum rose 13%, trading around the $0.085 mark. The ARB market is in an early-stage bullish breakout zone. Arbitrum’s recent statement highlights a major financial milestone: the official mainnet launch of the Robinhood Chain. Built using Arbitrum’s Orbit technology and secured by the Ethereum blockchain, this dedicated Layer 2 network bridges traditional retail finance with Web3, bringing millions of Robinhood users directly on-chain to trade tokenised real-world assets, stocks, and DeFi protocols. The launch establishes massive long-term utility for Arbitrum’s technology, routing a percentage of the network’s processing fees directly into the Arbitrum DAO treasury. Despite this massive institutional adoption news, the token is heavily influenced by broader crypto market momentum. While immediate price momentum remains neutral, this integration shifts the macro outloo
The post Robinhood New Blockchain Just Posted a 26:1 Volume Ratio, ARB Up 12% appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
When Robinhood announced it was launching a blockchain, my first reaction was skepticism. Another brokerage is trying to plant a flag in crypto. Another L2 that would generate headlines for a week and then fade into the background noise of a space that has seen this story play out too many times already. Then the first-day numbers came in, and I had to stop and look twice. Robinhood Chain posted $570 million in daily volume against just $21.68 million in total value locked. That’s a 26:1 ratio. For context, most established DEXs, the ones that have been running for years and have deep, battle-tested liquidity, sit at or below 1:1. Robinhood Chain turned its entire liquidity base over 26 times in a single day. TVL has already climbed past $240 million since launch, with Morpho and Ethena driving most of that figure. ARB jumped over 12% on the news. And suddenly the skeptici
The post Exclusive: Gonka Founders on AI Compute, Blockchain, and the Future of Decentralized AI appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
CoinEdition spoke exclusively with Gonka founders David and Daniil Liberman ahead of WebX Japan 2026, where the project will participate as a Sponsor. During the interview, the founders shared their views on decentralized AI infrastructure, the growing concentration of AI computing power, blockchain’s role in addressing those challenges, and Gonka’s long-term vision for open AI compute. 1. Gonka is joining WebX Japan 2026 as a Platinum Sponsor. What made this event the right place to showcase your vision, and what are you most looking forward to during the conference? We have always believed that smaller countries do not need to beat the US or China one by one. They need equal access through shared infrastructure and open protocols. Asia is deeply aware of this dynamic. WebX brings together the exact kind of global builders who recognize that AI is pure
The post Bitcoin Price in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013-2018 & Beyond appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Launched in 2009, Bitcoin became the first decentralized blockchain network. Historical price data shows that by July 2010, Bitcoin was trading at approximately $0.05 per coin. Fast forward to today, its value has skyrocketed to over $60,000, marking an incredible increase of over 125,000,000% since its inception. In this article, we’ll delve into Bitcoin’s remarkable journey, exploring the key events and developments that have shaped its 16-year history. Key highlights: Bitcoin’s first recorded trade in late 2009 valued the cryptocurrency at $0.00099 per coin, with 5,050 BTC exchanged for $5.02. The price of Bitcoin saw its first major rally in 2011, soaring from $0.30 to $29.6, marking a nearly +10,000% increase. 2013 was a milestone year for Bitcoin, achieving a +5,575% growth and reaching a peak value of $1,156 against a backdrop of growing mainstream interest. The cryptocurren
The post Crypto VC Giant Paradigm Raises $1.2B, Plans to Bet Beyond Crypto appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Key highlights: Paradigm is expanding its focus beyond crypto with a $1.2 billion funding The investment aims to help startups focusing on AI, robotics, and other new technologies The VC firm has reiterated its commitment to crypto and blockchain Paradigm, a leading crypto-focused venture capital firm, is now expanding beyond digital assets. The platform has reportedly raised a staggering $1.2 billion fund to invest in emerging technologies. Even though the company’s core vision is rooted in crypto, it eyes backing startups in other areas, including artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and more. The latest development underscores Paradigm’s broader vision of diversifying its investment strategy. While maintaining a strong commitment to the crypto ecosystem, the platform envisions supporting the next generation of startups that drive innovation across other sectors. Paradig
Micron's stock surge highlights the transformative impact of AI and blockchain on traditional finance, with potential risks from market cyclicality.
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The post WebX 2026 Returns to Tokyo on July 13–14 to Explore Japan’s Evolving Web3 Landscape appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
WebX 2026, a major Web3 conference held annually in Tokyo,, will return to Tokyo on July 13–14, 2026 at The Prince Park Tower Tokyo, convening global decision-makers to explore the next phase of digital and financial innovation. Last year, WebX welcomed more than 14,000 attendees and hosted over 170 side events across the city. Planned and operated by CoinPost, WebX has established itself as a key platform for connecting industry leaders, investors and policymakers to advance collaboration across the digital asset and technology ecosystem. The two-day program, under the theme of “Connecting the Nodes Beyond the Screen,” will feature keynote sessions, panel discussions, exhibitions and curated networking opportunities designed to support meaningful partnerships and long-term industry development. Supporting Japan’s Long-Term Digital Transformation Agenda
