The debut of AI.com during Super Bowl LX, following a record $70 million domain acquisition by Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek, has been overshadowed by technical failures and widespread user skepticism. The high-profile launch, intended to signal a major entry into the artificial intelligence space, instead resulted in service outages and confusion over the platform’s premature beta phase, which currently offers little more than username reservations. This rocky introduction has drawn criticism from observers who question both the technical execution and the business rationale behind one of the internet’s most expensive domain purchases.
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0 in Finance and 2 in Crypto last weekCrypto.com Enters Prediction Markets, BMIC Tackles Quantum Threats
Crypto.com is making a strategic move into the prediction market sector, bringing regulated binary options to retail users. This expansion highlights growing institutional interest in event-based trading, but also exposes critical vulnerabilities in current blockchain security. Meanwhile, BMIC is emerging as a quantum-resistant solution to protect digital assets from future cryptographic threats.
about Crypto.com Enters Prediction Markets, BMIC Tackles Quantum ThreatsSolana ETFs Defy Market Trends with $6.7M Inflow
While Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) bled billions last week, Solana-focused funds quietly demonstrated remarkable resilience, attracting $6.7 million in fresh capital. This inflow, bringing total assets under management to $689.8 million, occurred even as the price of SOL itself dropped 3.6% to $122.74, highlighting a divergence between ETF investor behavior and short-term spot price action. The Solana funds’ steady performance stands in stark contrast to a combined $1.6 billion exodus from BTC and ETH products and unfolds against a surprising backdrop: a 23.8% weekly surge in the price of silver, which is now challenging SOL in a race to $150.
about Solana ETFs Defy Market Trends with $6.7M InflowSEC Drops Gemini Earn Case, Shifts Crypto Enforcement Strategy
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s dismissal of its lawsuit against Gemini’s Earn program this week represents more than a single case closure—it marks a fundamental pivot in the agency’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation. Under new leadership appointed by the Trump administration, the SEC is systematically winding down what industry figures termed a “war on crypto,” having now dropped or closed investigations into at least 17 major firms. This strategic recalibration, moving from broad-based enforcement to targeted actions based on demonstrable investor harm, signals a new era of regulatory posture aimed at providing legal certainty while fostering economic competitiveness in the digital asset space.
about SEC Drops Gemini Earn Case, Shifts Crypto Enforcement StrategyTennessee Bans Crypto Sports Betting, Supreme Court Battle Looms
Tennessee regulators have ordered three major prediction market platforms—Polymarket, Kalshi, and Crypto.com—to halt sports-related wagers and refund customers, escalating a legal battle over whether these markets constitute federally regulated event contracts or state-regulated gambling. The companies’ defiance of similar state bans and the massive financial stakes involved—with Kalshi alone processing $23.8 billion in sports market volume last year—set the stage for a jurisdictional clash that appears destined for the Supreme Court.
about Tennessee Bans Crypto Sports Betting, Supreme Court Battle LoomsCrypto.com Launches $250K SOL Airdrop Arena Campaign
Crypto.com has launched a strategic reward campaign within its Airdrop Arena, offering users a novel path to earning cryptocurrency without the pressure of daily trading. Centered on a substantial $250,000 SOL token reward pool, the month-long January 2026 initiative incentivizes users to allocate CRO tokens, marrying Crypto.com’s native ecosystem with the vibrant Solana network. This campaign marks a deliberate shift from volume-based promotions to a model built on steady participation and long-term platform engagement.
about Crypto.com Launches $250K SOL Airdrop Arena CampaignCrypto Giants Donate $21M+ to Trump Super PAC Ahead of 2026
Major cryptocurrency firms have contributed over $21 million to a super PAC supporting Donald Trump, according to recent Federal Election Commission filings. The donations come as the crypto industry seeks to influence regulatory debates in Washington. With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, these funds could shape policy outcomes affecting digital assets.
about Crypto Giants Donate $21M+ to Trump Super PAC Ahead of 2026GMGN vs DBot vs Shuriken: Best Crypto Trading Bots Compared
In the volatile world of cryptocurrency, automated trading bots have become indispensable for executing strategies and managing risk. Three platforms—GMGN, DBot, and Shuriken—have emerged as leaders, each with distinct approaches to automation. This analysis compares their core features, fee structures, security, and blockchain support to help traders identify the tool that best aligns with their strategy, whether it’s tracking whales, customizing automation, or optimizing DeFi trades.
about GMGN vs DBot vs Shuriken: Best Crypto Trading Bots ComparedRobinhood CEO Forecasts Prediction Market Supercycle Growth
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev has declared that prediction markets are entering a ‘supercycle,’ a long-term growth phase he believes could generate trillions of contracts annually. This forecast places crypto-powered platforms like Polymarket at the forefront of a significant shift, as traders and major financial institutions increasingly adopt blockchain-based tools to price real-world events. The sector’s rapid expansion, fueled by impressive accuracy metrics and heavyweight investment, signals a deeper convergence of cryptocurrency and traditional finance.
about Robinhood CEO Forecasts Prediction Market Supercycle GrowthPancakeSwap Launches Zero-Fee Prediction Market on BNB Chain
The decentralized finance landscape is witnessing a significant expansion into prediction markets with the launch of Probable, a zero-fee forecasting platform incubated by industry leader PancakeSwap and venture studio YZi Labs on BNB Chain. This move signals a strategic push to democratize on-chain wagering on everything from cryptocurrency price movements to global sports events, leveraging a simplified, cost-free model and the security of full on-chain settlement. The launch arrives amid a surge of institutional capital and mainstream interest in prediction markets, positioning Probable at the convergence of DeFi accessibility and a potentially multi-billion dollar industry.
about PancakeSwap Launches Zero-Fee Prediction Market on BNB ChainCoinbase to Launch Prediction Markets Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Coinbase is reportedly preparing to launch prediction markets and tokenized equities on December 17, according to a Bloomberg report. The crypto exchange’s move capitalizes on a sector experiencing explosive growth, with $28 billion in year-to-date trading volume, but it also steps directly into a fierce regulatory battle. As state bans proliferate and federal lawmakers target election betting, Coinbase and other major firms are forming a coalition to advocate for federal oversight, setting the stage for a high-stakes clash over the future of these markets.
about Coinbase to Launch Prediction Markets Amid Regulatory ScrutinyGemini Wins CFTC Approval for US Prediction Markets Platform
Gemini Titan, an affiliate of the Gemini Space Station, has secured a pivotal license from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to operate a Designated Contract Market (DCM), clearing the path for its launch of regulated prediction markets in the United States. This move marks Gemini’s strategic entry into the burgeoning event-contracts sector, positioning it against established players like Kalshi and Polymarket. The approval arrives amid a significant regulatory shift, with Gemini’s leadership crediting the Trump administration and CFTC Acting Chair Caroline Pham for fostering a more innovation-friendly environment that ends what they termed the ‘war on crypto.’
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