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World, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s digital identity project, formerly known as Worldcoin, is expanding into prediction markets by integrating Polymarket.World App, a mobile application that combines a digital wallet with World’s decentralized identity tool, World ID, has integrated the Polymarket App, the company announced on Tuesday.“World App users can download and access the new Mini App today in countries where Polymarket’s services are permitted,” the announcement said.Both World App and Polymarket have faced usage restrictions globally, as Polymarket is yet to relaunch in the US after securing approval by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission.World App users can bet on…

Opinion by: Senator Cynthia Lummis When people think of digital assets and financial innovation, they often picture Silicon Valley or Wall Street. Wyoming, with its vast open spaces, unique economy and remote communities, however, makes a compelling case for why digital assets, fintech and open banking are so important. The US Congress passed Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act in 2010, requiring the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to ensure consumers could access and own their own financial data. The open banking section of this law is a bright spot. Wyoming as a winnerFor example, if a mother in Lovell who kept her money at Big…

CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index.The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 3576.17, up 1.3% (+44.29) since 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday.Fifteen of 20 assets are trading higher.Leaders: SOL (+4.5%) and BCH (+2.0%).Laggards: APT (-1.3%) and LTC (-1.1%).The CoinDesk 20 is a broad-based index traded on multiple platforms in several regions globally.

Whales controlling 100K–1M LINK wallets are ramping up holdings. Chainlink (LINK) maintained stability above $21 and occasionally tested the $22 level during early October. Midway through the month, LINK’s price dropped sharply amidst the devastating market downturn last week, and broke below $18, briefly dipping to about $16. Although there were a few recovery attempts, the asset could not regain its earlier momentum. However, as it currently hovers near $17.5, top investors keep adding the token to their stacks. LINK Whale Wallets Are Swelling Chainlink whales and sharks holding between 100,000 and 1 million LINK tokens have continued their…

Crypto mining rig maker Canaan (CAN) is entering a stronger phase of growth, according to Wall Street broker Benchmark, which raised its price target on the company’s American depositary receipts (ADRs) to $4 from $2 and reiterated its rating on the stock.The shares were 5% higher in early trading on Thursday, around $1.79.Benchmark analyst Mark Palmer said the company’s outlook has brightened now that Nasdaq has confirmed Canaan regained compliance with listing rules, removing a key overhang that had dampened liquidity and investor interest. With that issue resolved, Palmer said attention can return to improving fundamentals, particularly rising demand for…

Crypto mining rig maker Canaan (CAN) is entering a stronger phase of growth, according to Wall Street broker Benchmark, which raised its price target on the company’s American depositary receipts (ADRs) to $4 from $2 and reiterated its rating on the stock.The shares were 5% higher in early trading on Thursday, around $1.79.Benchmark analyst Mark Palmer said the company’s outlook has brightened now that Nasdaq has confirmed Canaan regained compliance with listing rules, removing a key overhang that had dampened liquidity and investor interest. With that issue resolved, Palmer said attention can return to improving fundamentals, particularly rising demand for…

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is ramping up its push to police the crypto industry, issuing warnings to unregistered exchanges and seeking legal action against companies serving UK residents or promoting digital assets in the country.The FCA issued hundreds of warnings against unlicensed crypto exchanges in October, including Elite Bit Markets, Nexure Gainbit, Plux Crypto and HTX. On Tuesday, the agency filed a lawsuit against HTX for promoting crypto services to UK residents, a spokesperson for the FCA confirmed to Cointelegraph. The FCA also said:“We have seen crypto firms react positively to our financial promotions rules and regulations; however, where…

As token buybacks gain popularity in crypto, Amir Hajian, head of research at market making firm Keyrock, warns in a new report that every dollar spent repurchasing tokens is a dollar diverted from growth and innovation, underscoring the hidden opportunity cost behind the show of confidence.Token buybacks involve blockchain projects repurchasing their own tokens from the open market, similar to stock buybacks. The strategy sucks out circulating supply from the market, creating scarcity and potentially increasing the token’s value to signal confidence to investors.The rise of token buybacks marks a turning point in how crypto defines maturity, Hajian argues in…

The Berachain community is rolling out a proposal to slash transaction inclusion times from two seconds to about 200 milliseconds, joining a wave of blockchain networks aiming to deliver near-instant transaction feedback. The proposal, “BRIP-0007: Berachain Preconfirmations,” outlines the implementation of an optional “fast lane” for users who want speed without compromising the chain’s core security guarantees. It introduces a mechanism that allows transactions to appear confirmed in under a second, making decentralized finance (DeFi) swaps, onchain gaming interactions and other latency-sensitive applications feel as responsive as traditional Web2 apps. The proposal states that the preconfirmation layer will not alter the network’s existing…

Aave Labs, the firm behind decentralized finance (DeFi) giant Aave, said it acquired Stable Finance, a San Francisco-based startup focused on making onchain savings simple for everyday users. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.The move brings Stable’s founder, Mario Baxter Cabrera, and his engineering team to Aave Labs, where they’ll help build new consumer-facing DeFi products. Cabrera will join as Director of Product.Stable Finance is best known for its mobile app, which lets users deposit dollars or crypto to earn interest through stablecoin yield strategies. The app hid much of the technical complexity of DeFi, giving users a…