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Polymarket integrates Spark to enable instant Bitcoin Lightning deposits for users. Spark reduces Bitcoin deposit delays by enabling faster zero-confirmation settlement. Lightning integration improves access to fast prediction market trading worldwide. Polymarket has introduced instant Bitcoin deposits through the Lightning Network by integrating Spark’s payment infrastructure. The upgrade enables users to fund accounts faster while […] The post Polymarket Unlocks Faster BTC Deposits With Spark’s Lightning Network appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

The post Oil jumps on U.S.-Iran tensions as Polymarket puts Hormuz fees at 76% by Dec 31 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Alvin Lang Jul 08, 2026 08:18 Brent climbed over 3% to $76.48 a barrel at 06:30 GMT after renewed U.S.-Iran fighting and attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil jumps on U.S.-Iran tensions as Polymarket puts Hormuz fees at 76% by Dec 31 Strait of Hormuz Tensions: Polymarket Odds Jump as Traders Price Iran Fees by December 31 After U.S. Strikes Oil prices jumped after U.S. strikes on Iran and fresh tensions around commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, sharpening focus on how Tehran could seek leverage over the waterway. On Polymarket, the ladder contract “Iran charges Hormuz fees by…?” moved higher, with traders pricing the highest likelihood on a December 31 timeline. Key Takeaways Polymarket implies a 75.5% chance Iran charges Hormuz fees by December 31 (Yes 75.5% / No 24.5%). Traders pushed the ladder higher after re

The post Polymarket Switches on Instant Bitcoin Lightning Deposits, Cutting 60-Minute Waits to Under a Second appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Takeaways Polymarket now credits bitcoin Lightning deposits in under 1 second via Spark, versus 10–60 minutes onchain. Spark validates BTC transfers at broadcast, replacing the 3–6 confirmations Polymarket required since October 2025. Kalshi’s $5.42 billion April volume lead over Polymarket raises the stakes for faster funding rails in 2026. Opening up New Avenues Polymarket has switched on instant bitcoin deposits via the Lightning Network, a payments layer built on top of the Bitcoin network (powered by the Spark protocol). The upgrade replaces a funding flow that previously took anywhere from 10 to 60 minutes, with the new route crediting deposits in under a second with near-zero fees. The change is a sharp departure from the standard onchain bitcoin deposits Polymarket added in October 2025, which required three to six network confir

Polymarket, the world’s largest prediction market, has enabled instant bitcoin deposits over the Lightning Network, with new rails powered by the Spark protocol crediting funds in under one second. Opening up New Avenues Polymarket has switched on instant bitcoin deposits via the Lightning Network, a payments layer built on top of the Bitcoin network (powered […]

The post Polymarket and CEO Shayne Coplan Sued Over Strategy Bitcoin Sale appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Polymarket sued after resolving a Strategy Bitcoin market as “No” despite an SEC filing showing a BTC sale. Plaintiffs say Polymarket should have resolved “Yes” after Strategy’s SEC filing disclosed a 32 BTC sale. This signals ongoing tensions in prediction market resolution criteria as volumes and scrutiny surges. Polymarket and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Shayne Coplan are facing a lawsuit over the settlement of a prediction market on whether Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) sold Bitcoin (BTC) before May 31, 2026. The plaintiffs claim the Polymarket should have resolved Yes based on Strategy’s SEC 8-K filing disclosing a 32 BTC sale between May 26-31. Polymarket Faces Lawsuit Over Disputed Strategy BTC Sale Settlement On July 3, 2026, two Polymarket traders, William Wood and Thomas Bush, filed a lawsuit in the New York Supreme Court against Polymarket, alleging the platfo

The post Polymarket Enables Lightning-Fast Bitcoin Deposits Through Spark Integration appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Highlights Polymarket integrates Lightning Network for rapid Bitcoin deposits through Spark infrastructure Deposits clear in less than one second through Spark’s zero-confirmation methodology, with Spark assuming verification risk This enhancement builds on Polymarket’s traditional on-chain Bitcoin functionality launched in October 2025 Integration supports major platforms including Cash App, Coinbase, Kraken, Binance, OKX, and additional wallets Launch coincides with ongoing regulatory challenges from the CFTC, South Korean authorities, and New York litigation Polymarket has integrated Lightning Network capabilities for Bitcoin deposits, leveraging payment infrastructure developed by Spark. This implementation allows traders to deposit funds nearly instantaneously rather than enduring traditional blockchain confirmation delays. Polymarket Integrates Spark for

Trump's claims may hinder US-Iran diplomacy, reducing chances of peace talks and affecting geopolitical stability and market dynamics. The post Trump claims he prevented Turkey from siding with Iran in ongoing conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Polymarket’s Frontend Attack Shows Why Real-Time Platforms Need Better User-Side Security appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Polymarket’s latest security incident did not begin with a broken smart contract. The prediction market platform said a compromised third-party vendor injected malicious code into its frontend for some users, exposing them to a phishing attack and forcing the company to promise full reimbursement. For crypto users, that detail matters. A platform can be sound on-chain and still become dangerous at the screen where a wallet signs, clicks, or confirms. The attack was not only about code According to TechRadar, Polymarket said the affected vendor had been contained and the compromised dependency removed after the attack was discovered. Blockchain monitoring firm PeckShield estimated that roughly $3 million in crypto was stolen from around 11 users, while Polymarket said it was contacting impacted users and refunding them in full. That sequence is familiar