MetaMask integrates Polymarket for in-wallet prediction markets

MetaMask Polymarket integration illustration showing a digital crystal ball above a crypto wallet, symbolizing on-chain prediction markets.

MetaMask is integrating Polymarket to bring on-chain prediction markets directly into its wallet. The 2025 rollout starts in compliant regions, letting users trade event outcomes on Polygon.

Binance relief fund: $400M plan sparks accountability debate

Editorial illustration: a lifebuoy descends over a cracked trading chart after the Oct 10–11 crash, symbolizing the Binance relief fund and trader compensation.

After record liquidations on Oct 10–11, Binance unveils a $400M relief fund ($300M in vouchers and $100M in loans) on top of $283M support, targeting 96-hour payouts while rejecting liability.

From Polygon to Ethereum: Why Bhutan Is Moving Its National ID to the World’s Largest Blockchain

Editorial illustration, Aerial view of Bhutan’s Tiger’s Nest Monastery above a glowing Ethereum-shaped digital circuit river symbolizing national digital identity migration.

Bhutan moves its national digital identity from Polygon to Ethereum, anchoring 800 000 citizens’ credentials on a public blockchain to enhance security and digital sovereignty.

Singapore Court’s WazirX Ruling Sets Legal Precedent for Token-Based Crypto Recoveries

WazirX Plan Approved: Victims to Recover Up to 80% After $235M Hack

Singapore’s High Court has approved WazirX’s restructuring plan following its $230M hack, clearing the path for repayments and setting a legal benchmark for crypto recoveries.

California Outlaws Forced Sell-Offs of Unclaimed Crypto — Not a “Bitcoin Seizure”

Illustration of a glowing digital vault on the California coastline at sunrise, with floating holographic crypto coins and the Golden Gate Bridge in the background, symbolizing the California unclaimed crypto law protecting dormant assets.

California has outlawed the forced sell-off of unclaimed crypto. The new California unclaimed crypto law (SB 822) protects holders from liquidation and sets a national precedent for digital asset custody.

India expands crypto tax crackdown: 400+ Binance traders under investigation for $42M in unpaid taxes

Indian crypto trader startled as tax officer delivers CBDT notice, symbolic image of India’s Binance tax probe and crypto crackdown

India’s tax authority has expanded its crypto enforcement, probing 400+ Binance traders for $42 million in unpaid taxes. The CBDT’s AI-driven crackdown marks a major step in India’s shift from crypto policy to active compliance.

Crypto’s Black Friday: Inside the Oct. 10 Flash Crash, the Binance Depegs, and the Weekend Rebound

Traders panic on a digital crypto trading floor as red charts collapse during the Oct. 10 crypto flash crash; the Binance logo flickers amid falling Bitcoin and Ethereum prices in a chaotic “Crypto’s Black Friday” scene.

Crypto’s Black Friday saw a $550 billion flash crash that rippled across exchanges, triggered liquidations, and caused Binance-only depegs. Here’s what really happened, and how the market recovered within days.

Court Ruling Against WazirX Puts Spotlight on Zensui’s Global Legal Exposure

Bombay High Court illustration symbolizing the WazirX CoinSwitch court ruling and Zensui’s global legal exposure across India and Singapore.

The Bombay High Court’s ruling for CoinSwitch marks India’s first clear crypto custody precedent, as Zensui’s global legal troubles continue across Singapore and Panama.

Shuffle.com Confirms User Data Leak After Partner Breach — Wallets Remain Secure

Shuffle.com data breach alert on laptop screen, showing crypto betting dashboard and red warning, hinting at third-party CRM vulnerability.

Shuffle.com confirmed a user data breach linked to third-party provider Fast Track. Exposed records involve contact and engagement data; crypto wallets and balances remain secure. The platform launched a security audit and urges users to stay alert for phishing and verify communications through official channels.

South Korea’s Cold-Wallet Crackdown: How Far Can Tax Authorities Go?

South Korean tax inspector reaching toward a glowing hardware crypto wallet locked in an icy digital safe, symbolizing the South Korea crypto tax crackdown and cold wallet seizure enforcement.

South Korea’s National Tax Service is intensifying crypto tax enforcement. New rules classify digital assets as tangible property, allowing officials to seize hardware wallets and conduct home searches in serious tax-evasion cases.