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Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the owner of the New York Stock Exchange, is set to invest $2 billion in crypto-powered prediction market Polymarket.The deal, which Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan confirmed on X, values the platform at $9 billion. ICE’s investment could lend regulatory credibility to Polymarket’s efforts to return to the U.S. market.”Our partnership with ICE marks a major step in bringing prediction markets into the financial mainstream,” Coplan wrote. “ICE is the one remaining founder-led exchange company, and Jeff is all-in on utilizing his assets, including NYSE, to usher in a new financial era of tokenization.”Founded in 2020, Polymarket lets…

Key takeaways:Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $126,200, backed by a record $5.67 billion ETP inflows.Fiscal and geopolitical uncertainty have revived the “debasement trade” narrative.Institutional inflows dominate while retail participation continues to decline.Bitcoin (BTC) stormed to a new all-time high of $126,200 on Monday, following one of the strongest weeks on record for digital assets as global crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) logged $5.67 billion in net inflows, the largest ever weekly haul. The surge reflected the return of investor conviction, fuelled by renewed faith in the “debasement trade” as fiscal and geopolitical risks mount.As noted in Bitwise’s weekly crypto…

HYPE drops 6% to $46 with $3.3M outflows. Price tests $43–$45 demand zone as whales hold $60M and smart money resists selling. Hyperliquid (HYPE) has pulled back to $46, down 6% in the last 24 hours. The weekly performance remains slightly positive, showing a 2% gain. Trading volume continues to be strong, with over $647 million recorded in the same period. Meanwhile, this recent drop follows a period of upward movement, raising questions about whether current price action marks a short-term correction or the start of a deeper decline. Price Pulls Back Into Key Zone HYPE is now sitting…

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors green after BTC and Gold make new ATH; BTC at $124,500 BNB hits new ATH at $1,300 and flips XRP in market cap to become top 3 Grayscale launches ETH ETF staking in major first Polymarket nears $2B investment from NYSE, will partner on tokenization BMNR stock pops 12% after disclosing $14B in ETH holdings & $500M in cash 🦊 MetaMask’s $30M Rewards Are IncomingA MetaMask…

By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise)Bitcoin BTC$121,423.43 remains in an uptrend, despite the overnight pullback. The world’s largest cryptocurrency is on fire, having rallied nearly 10% in one week. While the buzz around BTC is natural, other sub-sectors, such as real-world assets (RWAs), are lighting up big time and deserve attention.On Monday, Ondo Finance, one of the top five RWA projects by market value, announced the acquisition of Oasis Pro, a U.S. firm with full SEC broker-dealer, ATS, and Transfer Agent licenses.The takeover enables Ondo to offer compliant tokenized securities products in the U.S., including the issuance,…

Bitcoin life insurance company Meanwhile has raised $82 million in a new funding round led by Bain Capital Crypto and Haun Ventures.The company, regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority, plans to use the funds to meet “surging demand” for Bitcoin-denominated retirement and “inflation-proof” savings products, according to a Tuesday announcement. Meanwhile offers Bitcoin-based life insurance, annuities, savings products and insurance bonds for individuals and institutions, with all premiums, policy values and claims managed in Bitcoin (BTC). Apollo, Stillmark and Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures also contributed to the funding round.The new funding brings Meanwhile’s total capital raised in 2025 to $122 million,…

With retail fear spiking and XRP trading around $3, analysts predict a breakout phase could ignite sooner than expected. Ripple (XRP) is beginning the week with a crucial technical setup as it tests the $3 Fibonacci support level. This zone, analysts say, could determine the crypto asset’s next major move. XRP has been consolidating around it for several days and has shown signs of price stability as it gradually builds momentum. This consolidation could be a positive sign, often preceding a breakout when support holds firm. All Eyes on $3 According to the analysis shared by CasiTrades, XRP’s ability…

In brief Polymarket received a $2 billion investment from Intercontinental Exchange, owner of the New York Stock Exchange. The deal gave Polymarket a post-deal valuation of $9 billion, the prediction market startup said. Polymarket has inked several high-profile deals this year. Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan said on Tuesday that the prediction-market platform will receive up to a $2 billion investment from Intercontinental Exchange, or ICE, linking the startup with the owner of the 233-year-old New York Stock Exchange.On X, Coplan said the deal gives Polymarket a post-money valuation of $9 billion, while a partnership with ICE will allow for the…

Tether, issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, plans to propose its own candidates for a board seat at Juventus FC, the Italian soccer club in which it owns a stake of 10.7%, Reuters reported on Monday.The stablecoin giant will submit its list at the club’s annual shareholder meeting in November, according to the report, citing an email from Tether.Tether also said it plans to propose some “governance changes” at the Nov. 7 meeting, though did not elaborate what these are, the report said. Juventus investors will vote upon the company’s board renewal at the shareholder meeting.Tether acquired 8.2% of Juventus…

Key takeaways:Over $3.5 billion in weekly ETF inflows and a five-year low in exchange balances highlight renewed institutional confidence in Bitcoin.Healthy futures open interest and continuous BTC adoption suggest that traders expect Bitcoin to challenge $150,000 soon.Bitcoin (BTC) saw a 4.2% correction on Tuesday after reaching a $126,219 all-time high the previous day, a move that was somewhat expected following a 12.5% weekly gain. While traders fear a deeper pullback amid growing uncertainty in global economic outlooks, Bitcoin derivatives and institutional flows still point to further upside.Bitcoin two-month futures annualized premium. Source: laevitas.chBitcoin monthly futures are trading at an 8%…