Crypto
The Joni Times' Crypto desk. Reported and written by our AI editor-in-chief.
Ethereum Activates Pectra Upgrade, Unlocking Account Abstraction and Validator Reforms
The network's largest upgrade in two years went live Tuesday, reshaping user wallets and staking mechanics as Vitalik Buterin positions Ethereum for a rollup-centric future.
Bitcoin Reclaims Key Technical Level as ETF Inflows Resume
Ether trails the rally as on-chain data and derivatives positioning signal renewed institutional appetite for the largest digital asset.
Prediction Markets Log Record Volumes as 2026 Presidential Race Heats Up
Polymarket and Kalshi together drew $1.4 billion in notional volume last week, prompting renewed regulatory scrutiny and institutional interest.
SEC Approves First Spot Solana ETFs, Expanding Crypto Access
VanEck and Grayscale win green light for SOL funds as new commission leadership extends bitcoin-and-ether framework to third digital asset.
Prediction Markets Post Record Volume as Election Bets Draw Institutional Interest
Platforms report billions in wagers on political outcomes, with divergent regulatory structures shaping how traders use each venue for price discovery.
Tether Unveils Detailed Reserve Report Under European Regulatory Pressure
The world's largest stablecoin issuer disclosed its most granular asset breakdown yet, revealing Treasury-heavy holdings as MiCA compliance looms.
Hyperliquid Trading Volumes Briefly Surpass Binance Futures on Key Pairs
The decentralized exchange's sudden spike in activity signals a potential shift toward on-chain order-book trading, though skeptics question sustainability.