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Polymarket Onboards 60% First-Time Crypto Users with World Cup Bets
Decentralized prediction market Polymarket onboarded a significant number of new crypto users, with **60%** of its **World Cup** bettors being first-timers.
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Polymarket Onboards 60% of World Cup Bettors as First-Time Crypto Users
Polymarket onboarded 60% of its World Cup bettors as first-time crypto users, demonstrating the platform's role in mainstream crypto adoption.
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GoMining Unveils GoBTC Pay, A New Bitcoin Payment System Challenging Square
GoMining has launched GoBTC Pay, a new Bitcoin payment protocol designed to empower merchants to easily accept BTC for everyday transactions, competing with established payment solutions.
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Crypto Market Maturing as Indexes Bridge Gap for Institutional Investors
The cryptocurrency market is increasingly seen as mature, with specialized indexes paving the way for greater institutional participation and blurring the lines with traditional finance.
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Mexican Billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego Holds 70% of Portfolio in Bitcoin
Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego has revealed a significant 70% of his investment portfolio is in Bitcoin, stating it's superior to real estate.
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LMAX CEO Calls for Crypto to Adopt Traditional Finance’s Best Practices
LMAX CEO David Mercer advocates for the crypto industry to integrate traditional finance's robust credit, clearing, and collateral systems for greater maturity and institutional adoption.
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2026 FIFA World Cup Expected to Drive Billions into Crypto Prediction Markets, Analysts Project
The upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup is anticipated to inject billions into crypto prediction markets, potentially boosting platforms like Coinbase and Robinhood.
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FIFA World Cup Poised to Ignite Billions in Crypto Prediction Market Volume
The upcoming 48-team FIFA World Cup is anticipated to be a monumental catalyst, driving billions in volume for online sports betting, particularly within crypto prediction markets.
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Kraken Secures Landmark Sponsorship Deal for FIFA World Cup 2026
Crypto exchange Kraken has partnered with FIFA to sponsor the 2026 World Cup, planning fan-focused experiences in the U.S. and Europe to boost global adoption.
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UK Regulator Proposes Allowing Mutual Funds Up To 10% Exposure To Crypto ETNs
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed a significant rule change, potentially allowing retail mutual funds to invest up to 10% in crypto exchange-traded notes.
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El Salvador Marks Five Years of Bitcoin Adoption, Continues Accumulation Strategy
Five years after making Bitcoin legal tender, El Salvador continues to accumulate BTC, holding 7,677 coins valued at $480 million despite policy shifts.
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Kraken Partners with FIFA for 2026 World Cup to Boost Crypto Adoption
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has forged a significant partnership with FIFA for the 2026 World Cup, aiming to promote digital asset adoption on a global stage.
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Michael Saylor Calls for 'Disciplined Expansion' of Bitcoin Amid Demand Reset Discussions
MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor advocates for Bitcoin's strategic integration into traditional finance and higher layers, urging a disciplined expansion while preserving its core.
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Fannie Mae-Backed Home Mortgages Now Available Using Bitcoin as Collateral, Coinbase Confirms
A Michigan couple successfully secured the first-ever Fannie Mae-backed home mortgage by pledging Bitcoin as collateral, marking a new chapter for crypto in traditional finance.
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Bitcoin ETF Outflows Don't Deter Wall Street's Crypto Commitment, Analyst Says
Despite recent Bitcoin ETF outflows, a Bloomberg analyst suggests Wall Street's commitment to crypto remains robust, indicating continued market adoption.
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Immigration Policies May Drive Certain Populations Towards Crypto Adoption
New immigration policies could inadvertently push individuals facing banking access challenges towards stablecoins and Bitcoin ATMs for financial services.