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Cronos Labs Names Former Tezos Executive Edward Adlard as Head of Ecosystem

Cronos Labs Names Former Tezos Executive Edward Adlard as Head of Ecosystem

Cronos Labs has appointed Edward Adlard as Head of Ecosystem, bringing his Web2 and Web3 experience to drive growth, partnerships and more.

Author: Blockchainreporter

2025/12/02

IOSG: Prediction markets are hot, but we still need to pour some cold water on them.

IOSG: Prediction markets are hot, but we still need to pour some cold water on them.

Prediction markets are undoubtedly one of the most watched sectors in the crypto industry. Leading project Polymarket boasts over $36 billion in cumulative trading volume and recently completed a strategic funding round at a valuation of $9 billion. Meanwhile, platforms including Kalshi (valued at $11 billion) have also received substantial capital injections. ▲Source: Dune However, behind the continuous influx of capital and impressive data growth, we find that prediction markets, as a type of trading product, still face many problems. In this article, I attempt to set aside the mainstream optimism and offer some different perspectives. 01 Prediction is event-based—events are inherently discontinuous and non-replicable. Unlike the price fluctuations of assets such as stocks and forex over time, market prediction relies on a finite number of discrete events in the real world. It is low-frequency compared to trading. In the real world, there are very few events that truly garner widespread attention, have clear outcomes, and are settled within a reasonable timeframe—presidential elections are held every four years, the World Cup every four years, the Oscars every year, and so on. Most social, political, economic, and technological events do not generate sustained demand for transactions. These events are limited in number and frequency each year, making it difficult to build a stable trading ecosystem. In other words, the low-frequency nature of prediction markets cannot be easily changed by product design or incentive mechanisms. This fundamental characteristic determines that, in the absence of major events, the trading volume of prediction markets will inevitably not remain at a high level. 02 Unlike the stock market, prediction markets do not rely on fundamentals: the stock market's value comes from a company's intrinsic value, including its future cash flow, profitability, assets, and so on. Prediction markets, however, ultimately point to an outcome and depend on users' "interest in the outcome of the event itself." In this context, the amount people are willing to bet on is significantly positively correlated with the importance of the event, market attention, and time frame: scarce and high-profile events such as the finals and presidential elections attract a large amount of money and attention. Naturally, an average fan would be more concerned about the outcome of the annual finals and would place heavy bets on it, rather than performing the same way during the regular season. On Polymarket, the 2024 presidential election accounted for over 70% of the platform's total online activity (OI). Meanwhile, the vast majority of events remained in a state of low liquidity and high bid-ask spreads for extended periods. From this perspective, it's difficult for the prediction market to expand exponentially. 03 Prediction markets have a gambling nature, but they are unlikely to generate the retention and expansion that gambling does. We all know that the real mechanism of gambling addiction lies in instant feedback—slot machines go every few seconds, Texas Hold'em is played every few minutes, and contracts and memecoin transactions change rapidly every second. However, the feedback cycle in prediction markets is very long, with most events taking weeks to months to resolve. Events with rapid feedback may not be interesting enough to warrant a large bet. Immediate positive feedback significantly increases dopamine release frequency and reinforces user habits. Delayed feedback, on the other hand, fails to create stable user retention. 04 In some types of events, there is a high degree of information asymmetry among the participants. In competitive sports, in addition to the teams' theoretical strength, the outcome largely depends on the athletes' performance on the day, which means there is still considerable uncertainty. However, political events involve opaque processes involving inside information, channels, and connections. Insiders have a significant information advantage, making their bets much more certain. Just like the vote counting process in elections, internal polls, and organizational details in key areas, it's difficult for outsiders to obtain this information. Currently, there is no clear definition of "insider trading" in prediction markets from regulatory bodies, leaving this area in a gray area. In general, in these types of events, the party at an informational disadvantage is more likely to exit liquidity. 05 Due to the ambiguity of language and definitions, it is difficult to be completely objective in predicting market events. For example, whether Russia and Ukraine will cease hostilities in 2025 depends on the statistical methodology used; whether a cryptocurrency ETF will be approved at a certain time can be determined by factors such as full approval, partial approval, or conditional approval. This raises the issue of "social consensus"—when both sides are evenly matched, the losing side will not readily concede defeat. Such ambiguity necessitates the establishment of a dispute resolution mechanism on the platform. However, once prediction markets encounter linguistic ambiguity and dispute resolution, they cannot rely entirely on automation or objectivity, leaving room for human manipulation and corruption. 06 The main value proposition of prediction markets in the market is "collective intelligence," which means that, compared to the low level of trust in the media and mainstream discourse, prediction markets can gather the best information from around the world, thereby achieving collective consensus. However, before prediction markets achieve widespread adoption, this "information sampling" will inevitably be one-sided and the sample will not be diverse enough. The user base of prediction market platforms may be highly homogeneous. For example, in the early stages of a prediction market, it is certainly a platform mainly composed of cryptocurrency users whose views on political, social, and economic events may be highly convergent, thus forming an information cocoon. In this situation, the market reflects the collective bias of a specific group, and is still quite far from "collective wisdom". Conclusion The core message of this article is not to predict a bearish market, but rather to encourage us to remain calm amidst heightened FOMO, especially after the ups and downs of popular narratives like ZK and GameFi. Over-reliance on special events like elections, short-term sentiment on social media, and airdrop incentives often amplifies the superficial aspects of data and is insufficient to support judgments about long-term growth. Nevertheless, from the perspective of user education and user acquisition, prediction markets will remain important in the next three to five years. Similar to on-chain yield savings products, they have an intuitive product format and a lower learning curve, making them more likely to attract users from outside the crypto ecosystem than on-chain transaction protocols. Based on this, prediction markets are highly likely to develop further and, to some extent, become an entry-level product for the crypto industry. Future prediction markets may also occupy certain vertical sectors, such as sports and politics. They will continue to exist and expand, but they do not have the fundamental conditions for exponential growth in the short term. We should consider investing in prediction markets from a cautiously optimistic perspective.

Author: PANews

2025/12/02

Websea Secures Strategic Investment from Hongyi Equity

Websea Secures Strategic Investment from Hongyi Equity

The post Websea Secures Strategic Investment from Hongyi Equity appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Points: Websea receives investment from Hongyi, boosting its market presence. WBS token price increases by 5.42% following announcement. Websea emphasizes regulatory compliance across multiple regions. Websea, a Web3 digital asset platform, announced a strategic investment from Hongyi, a private equity firm, enhancing its features and impacting its native token, WBS, on October 2023. The investment underscores Websea’s regulatory compliance and market reception, as WBS rose by 5.42%, highlighting its strategic growth in Web3’s evolving financial landscape. Hongyi Investment Lifts Websea Token by 5.42% Hongyi’s investment in Websea aims to bolster its Web3 platform, known for functions including capital protection and GameFi. Founded in 2023, Websea operates under regulatory licenses from the United States, Canada, and Australia. This commitment to compliance is expected to boost user confidence. Changes following the investment include a 5.42% rise in the WBS token’s price, indicating positive reception from the market. The support from Hongyi highlights strategic alignment, though the investment amount remains undisclosed. Market reactions reflect a positive sentiment, with the WBS token appreciating following the investment news. However, major influencers or regulators have not yet commented officially on the event. Regulatory Compliance and Market Impact of Websea’s New Investment Did you know? Strategic investment in Web3 platforms like Websea often leads to increased token valuations, enhancing platform legitimacy and investor confidence. According to CoinMarketCap, Websea’s token, WBS, is currently priced at $1.67. With a 5.55% price increase over 24 hours, the trading volume reached $68.41 million, showing a 52.46% surge. The WBS token lacks a market cap and fixed circulating supply, reflecting its nascent stage since 2023. Websea(WBS), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 20:45 UTC on December 1, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap Coincu research indicates that investments in regulated platforms like Websea’s first Yongying fund product achieves stable returns could lead to stronger…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/12/02

LoveBit and Salvo Games Unite to Advance AI-Powered Web3 Gaming Innovation

LoveBit and Salvo Games Unite to Advance AI-Powered Web3 Gaming Innovation

LoveBit and Salvo Games partner to combine LoveBit's token economy with Salvo's AI driven multi chain platform, leading innovation in decentralized gaming.

Author: Blockchainreporter

2025/12/02

Million-dollar BTC awarding online crypto casino BitcoinVIP Casino touts Steve Aoki backing in rebrand

Million-dollar BTC awarding online crypto casino BitcoinVIP Casino touts Steve Aoki backing in rebrand

BitcoinVIP Casino, a crypto-focused online casino and sportsbook that has awarded over 10 Bitcoins (approximately $1,000,000) in its weekly tournaments as of August 2025, has unveiled its partnership with world-class DJ, producer, and entertainer Steve Aoki as part of a multi-stage rollout of its platform rebrand.

Author: Cryptodaily

2025/12/02

Best Crypto ICOs to Buy in December 2025

Best Crypto ICOs to Buy in December 2025

The best crypto ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings) are projects with real potential, fair launches, and a focus on safety. Because many ICOs fail, our approach is “risk-first,” filtering out weak projects rather than just picking promising ones. Most of these ICOs listed here have raised between $1 million to $30 million, showing real investor interest […]

Author: The Cryptonomist

2025/12/02

Tapzi Emerges as Best Altcoin to Buy Now While XRP ETF Debuts and BONK Targets Breakout Levels

Tapzi Emerges as Best Altcoin to Buy Now While XRP ETF Debuts and BONK Targets Breakout Levels

The crypto market is preparing for a significant shift as new products, strong technical signals, and new gaming crypto coins […] The post Tapzi Emerges as Best Altcoin to Buy Now While XRP ETF Debuts and BONK Targets Breakout Levels appeared first on Coindoo.

Author: Coindoo

2025/12/01

Best Crypto to Buy Now: 6 Standout Coins as Market Volatility Hits New Lows

Best Crypto to Buy Now: 6 Standout Coins as Market Volatility Hits New Lows

Discover the best U.S.-friendly cloud mining sites for 2025. Compare trusted platforms like DeepHash to earn passive Bitcoin income with fast, transparent payouts.

Author: Blockchainreporter

2025/12/01

Best Crypto Presales: Pepenode and Maxi Doge Lead Expert Picks

Best Crypto Presales: Pepenode and Maxi Doge Lead Expert Picks

The crypto market enters December under pressure as major coins struggle to recover from November’s drop, leaving many traders looking for safer early-entry opportunities. With uncertainty still weighing on Bitcoin and the broader market, investors shift more attention toward the best crypto presales, where low prices and high-growth potential offer a stronger setup than most […]

Author: The Cryptonomist

2025/12/01

Websea announced that it has received strategic investment from private equity firm Hony Capital.

Websea announced that it has received strategic investment from private equity firm Hony Capital.

PANews reported on December 1 that Websea, a Web3 digital asset trading platform, officially announced today that it has received strategic investment from private equity firm Hony Capital (Hony Culture). Websea is a Web3 digital asset trading platform designed specifically for the global younger generation, integrating diverse functions such as principal-protected copy trading, contract insurance, live streaming interaction, and GameFi. Its native token, WBS, constructs a unique Web3 token economic system. Since its establishment in 2023, Websea has obtained regulatory licenses in the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Author: PANews

2025/12/01

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