Polymarket Hits Record $472.87M in August Volume Amid Election Betting Frenzy
The blockchain-powered prediction market Polymarket saw an additional $85.84 million in trading volume during August, marking a notable uptick from July. August’s volume of $472.87 million set a new high, surpassing ever...
Original source
Read on Bitcoin NewsRelated market context
FURIA qualifies for playoffs with flawless 3-0 record, reigniting crypto prediction market activity
FURIA's playoff success boosts esports betting, highlighting the growing intersection of competitive gaming and cryptocurrency mar...
Millions of EU crypto users face exchange cutoff as MiCA deadline hits in days
On July 1, 2026, the temporary permission that lets crypto companies keep operating in Europe while they wait for a proper MiCA li...
Brazil vs Morocco World Cup clash spotlights crypto betting platforms as wagering volumes surge
The surge in crypto betting during high-profile matches like Brazil vs Morocco highlights the growing integration of digital asset...
Former SEC Chair Gensler rejects CFTC claim of authority over prediction market sports betting
Gary Gensler is calling malarkey the claim that the CFTC has jurisdiction over prediction markets, specifically sports bets.
Defillama: Q2 2026 Has Been Crypto’s Most-Hacked Quarter on Record With Nearly 70 Exploits
The last three months of 2026 have become the most-hacked quarter in crypto history, with roughly 70 separate exploits draining ab...
Coinbase Quantum Report Warns Millions Of Bitcoin Could Face Future Security Risks
TL;DR Coinbase’s Quantum Advisory Council published a report on post-quantum migration and abandoned coins. The report estimates t...