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The National Hockey League (NHL) has reached licensing agreements with prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket, making it the first major US professional sports league to permit the use of its trademarks by prediction markets, or “licensed betting markets.”As The Wall Street Journal reported on Oct. 22, the multiyear deals grant both platforms rights to use the NHL logo, terms such as “NHL” and “Stanley Cup,” and individual team names.The intellectual property package is the same that the league extends to sportsbook operators such as DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM.The agreements formalize the push of prediction markets into sports betting, an…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure What to Know: 1️⃣ Solana’s price is approaching a major long-term support zone around $165–$175, historically a launch point for multi-month rallies. 2️⃣ Developer and ecosystem growth remains strong, with builder activity up 78% in two years and Solana leading in active users and on-chain volume. 3️⃣ Snorter Token ($SNORT), a Solana-based trading bot utility, is gaining traction as the AI-recommended altcoin to watch amid Solana’s next possible upswing. Solana ($SOL) approaches a crucial juncture. With its price hovering near $188, down roughly 4% over the past…

According to a report released by the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT), North Korea-linked hackers stole a staggering $2.83 billion in virtual assets between 2024 and September 2025. The report emphasizes that Pyongyang not only excels at theft but also possesses sophisticated methods for liquidating the illicit gains.Sponsored Hacking Revenue Fuels One-Third of Nation’s Foreign CurrencyThe MSMT is a multinational coalition of 11 countries, including the US, South Korea, and Japan. It was established in October 2024 to support the implementation of UN Security Council sanctions against North Korea.According to the MSMT, the $2.83 billion stolen from 2024 to September…

ADA price is under significant pressure, with Cardano crypto trading near $0.62 amid a wider crypto pullback and weak altcoin sentiment. Recently, the Cardano Foundation announced plans to apply for the generic top-level domains (gTLDs) “.ada” and “.cardano” in a bid to strengthen digital identity, branding, and Web2-to-Web3 integration. But while this is a strategic move, the question remains: can this domain initiative really rescue the ADA price from a deeper drop? What Are the “.ada” and “.cardano” Domains and How Might They Affect ADA Price? The Cardano Foundation plans to apply for the “.ada” and “.cardano” gTLDs through the…

Welcome to the US Crypto News Morning Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead.Grab a coffee and breathe as markets edge into another pivotal moment for Bitcoin (BTC). Some traders brace for a brief stumble below $100,000, while others prepare to buy what could be the final major dip before the next wave of momentum buildsSponsored SponsoredCrypto News of the Day: Standard Chartered Watches Gold Flows, Liquidity, and Technicals for Bitcoin’s Next Big TurnGeoff Kendrick, Head of FX and Digital Assets Research at Standard Chartered, believes a short-lived decline below $100,000 is likely…

Key NotesBitcoin critic Peter Schiff announced plans to launch a tokenized gold product, allowing users to buy and transfer gold digitally.Changpeng Zhao stated that tokenized gold often depends on trust in third-party custodians, making them “trust me bro” tokens.Schiff defended the model, arguing that gold has long relied on trusted custodians like Brinks. Bitcoin BTC $109 159 24h volatility: 1.0% Market cap: $2.18 T Vol. 24h: $72.74 B critic Peter Schiff is entering the real-world assets (RWA) tokenization space, planning to launch a tokenized gold product. However, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) pointed out that tokenizing gold is not the…

A small but growing class of companies is moving beyond holding Bitcoin as a static reserve. They are integrating it into capital strategy, using it to raise funds, secure credit, and engineer returns. These Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) are the first laboratories testing how a decentralized asset can operate as productive capital within the architecture of corporate finance.The phenomenon began with Strategy but has since broadened. Japan’s Metaplanet, France’s The Blockchain Group and Europe’s Twenty One Capital are major examples of companies that have each developed models that position bitcoin not just as an investment, but as a working financial…

September was a busy month with RWA Summit, KBW, and Token2049 back-to-back. One point is clear: tokenized securities are here to stay, and the questions revolve around “how” and “when” instead of “what” and “why.” Below are five takeaways and what they signal for the next year. Defi’s Utility is Undercounted Because the Best Infrastructure Runs Quietly Markets still miss what happens when tokenized assets actually work onchain. The practical benefits today are access and programmability for onchain investors:  24/7 settlement windows, access to new securities onchain, clear data, and faster reconciliation. DeFi connectivity is being solved for RWAs. Different…

Crypto markets have entered a holding pattern, with Bitcoin near $108,164. Traders are awaiting a key US inflation (CPI) report due out on Friday. Hopes are rising for a de-escalation in the US-China trade war. Cryptocurrency markets have entered a midweek holding pattern, with prices for Bitcoin and other major digital assets remaining relatively flat as traders brace for a pivotal US inflation report and look for signs of a de-escalation in the US-China trade dispute. Bitcoin is trading around $108,164, up slightly from Monday but still down 2% for the week. Ether is changing hands near $3,815. The stabilization…

In brief Solana Company says it has deepened its on-chain strategy by adding Twinstake and Helius as institutional validators, expanding its $396 million Solana treasury. The Nasdaq-listed firm, formerly a medical device maker, has rebranded as a Solana-focused treasury vehicle after a 96% stock decline this year. Chairman Joseph Chee said the firm is “leaning into market pressure,” as it pursues regulated staking and governance exposure to the Solana network. Solana Company (Nasdaq: HSDT), one of the few U.S.-listed firms holding Solana on its balance sheet, has expanded its digital asset treasury operations by partnering with staking providers Twinstake and…