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Oracle Enters Prediction Markets with DeFi Integration Push
Oracle Corp. enters prediction markets, aiming to bridge event contracts with DeFi protocols for collateral reuse, yield strategies, and oracle feeds.
European Markets Mixed: Defense Stocks Surge Amid Iran Tensions
European markets closed mixed on Thursday, with the Stoxx 600 falling 0.5% but defense stocks surging as Iran tensions escalate. Key gainers include Renk, Rheinmetall, and Exail Technologies.
Polymarket Tightens Access as Global Regulatory Pressure Mounts
Polymarket restricts users in dozens of jurisdictions amid Brazil and Spain crackdowns, while denying mandatory KYC for existing service.
Diplomatic Talks on Hormuz Access and Uranium Boost Crypto
A diplomat reveals agenda includes Hormuz shipping access and enriched uranium talks, as crypto markets rise on peace deal optimism.
Hyperliquid Launches Prediction Markets, Challenging Polymarket
Hyperliquid launches canonical prediction markets for macro events, competing with Polymarket. First contracts on CPI and Fed rate.
Diplomacy and Prediction Markets: Crude Oil Climbs Amid Iran-US Tensions
Crude oil rises 1.3% as Trump halts strikes for diplomacy. Prediction markets expand to private companies, while SEC pauses event ETFs.
Polymarket Taps Nasdaq Data to Open $5T Private Market to Retail Traders
Polymarket launches prediction markets on private companies using Nasdaq Private Market data, giving retail traders exposure to unicorns like OpenAI and Stripe.
Oracle Vulnerabilities Expose $11M Bridge Hack and Polymarket Flaws
Two incidents highlight systemic oracle risks: a $11M Verus-Ethereum bridge exploit and Polymarket's UMA Oracle disputes, undermining confidence in DeFi.
Polymarket's Ukraine Bet Exposes Oracle Flaw
A Polymarket bet on a Ukraine mineral deal resolved incorrectly, revealing UMA Oracle manipulation risks and CFTC scrutiny.
CME and CFTC Moves Reshape US Crypto Derivatives Landscape
CME Group launches Nasdaq CME crypto index futures in June, while CFTC eases rules for prediction markets. Original analysis on market implications.
69% of Polymarket Users Lost Money Since 2022, Study Finds
A study by French and Canadian researchers reveals that 69% of Polymarket accounts lost money since 2022, raising concerns about prediction market risks.
Bitcoin Volatility Amid Iran Strike Speculation
Bitcoin faces market pressure as Polymarket data shows 61% odds of a strike on Iran this month, highlighting cryptocurrency sensitivity to geopolitical events.