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According to the CatcherPredict channel, the prediction market Predict.fun has launched the prediction event "Which blockchain will Polymarket migrate to in 2026?" with a total transaction volume reaching $1.701 million.Among them, the probability of "new Polymarket chain" migration is currently reported at 67%; the probability of "not migrating in 2026" is currently reported at 26%; the probability for Arbitrum is currently reported at 2%; and the probabilities for Avalanche, Base, MegaETH, Monad, Solana, BNB Chain, and other chains are currently reported at 1%.The settlement source for this event is the official announcement of the migration from Polymarket (press release, Shayne Coplan, or official X account), non-test transactions occurring on the new chain, and the underlying L1 not being Polygon. If the migration is not completed by December 31, 2026, at 23:59 (ET), the resolution will be "not migrating in 2026."

According to Bloomberg, ECB President Lagarde stated that even euro-denominated stablecoins pose risks to financial stability and the transmission of monetary policy, questioning the necessity of introducing such tools.She pointed out that while euro stablecoins could lower financing costs in the euro area and enhance the global appeal of the euro, the costs are significant and outweigh short-term benefits. Lagarde emphasized that if the goal is to enhance the international appeal of the euro, stablecoins are not an effective means. She referenced a working paper from the ECB in March, which warned that the widespread adoption of stablecoins would pose significant risks to euro area banks and monetary sovereignty. She stated that Europe's task is not to "replicate tools developed elsewhere" and continues to push for the introduction of a digital euro.

Elon Musk just responded on the X platform regarding the topic "What has Bernie Sanders contributed to society in 45 years of politics" by saying "Memes." Stimulated by this news, the Solana ecosystem meme coin BURNIE briefly surged over 1x.According to GMGN market data, as of the time of publication, BURNIE's market cap is reported at 18.07 million USD, which quickly fell back after the brief surge.ChainCatcher reminds users that the prices of related tokens are highly volatile, and users should invest with caution.

According to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve official Daly stated that the current monetary policy is "slightly tight." He pointed out that if the conflict between the United States and Iran is resolved, it will create downward pressure on inflation.

According to Jinshi reports, ECB Executive Board member Schnabel stated that if the energy price shock expands, monetary policy will need to tighten.

According to Bloomberg, Poland's largest digital asset trading platform Zondacrypto has stated that it is on the verge of bankruptcy after attracting approximately $100 million in deposits from Polish users and has stopped providing services for customer accounts.The Polish national prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into suspected fraud against it. The report notes that Zondacrypto is registered in Estonia, and its bankruptcy crisis is putting political pressure on Donald Trump's allies in the Polish presidential office.

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil stated that the German government plans to tax Bitcoin and crypto assets in a way that differs from current rules, potentially abolishing the existing policy that allows for tax exemption after holding for more than a year, and aligning its tax treatment more closely with that of stock assets.The related adjustments have raised concerns among some legal scholars, who argue that if stricter tax regulations are implemented solely for Bitcoin, it may involve the equal protection principle in the German Constitution. Previously, Austria had already abolished a similar long-term holding tax exemption policy.

According to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve's Goolsbee stated that any signs indicating that the U.S. inflation issue is continuing to move in the wrong direction will require us to reassess the correct monetary policy path.

According to Jinshi News, St. Louis Fed President Bullard stated that there is significant uncertainty regarding the outlook for the U.S. economy and monetary policy. He believes that the risks associated with current inflation are rising compared to employment risks. Bullard pointed out that inflation is significantly above the 2% target level, and the risks are more tilted towards inflation rather than employment.He mentioned that the Fed's benchmark policy rate is currently at a neutral level, possibly slightly leaning towards easing, and there is a reasonable scenario for maintaining the current policy rate, but further rate cuts or increases may also be necessary.

According to The Block, Core Scientific has agreed to acquire Oklahoma-based Bitcoin mining company Polaris DS LLC for $421 million, with the transaction expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approval.This acquisition will add 440 megawatts of contracted power to Core Scientific, aimed at accelerating its expansion in artificial intelligence and high-density computing businesses. The 40-acre campus of Polaris in Muskogee is powered and operational, adjacent to Core Scientific's existing facilities. Core Scientific is transforming and expanding its original Bitcoin mining facilities into a colocation data center focused on artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.

Polymarket "Strategy to Sell Bitcoin Before the End of the Year" probability briefly rose to 40%, increasing by 29% in 24 hours. This event is primarily settled based on official information from MicroStrategy and on-chain data, while also referencing consistent reporting from mainstream media.Currently, the market is paying attention to MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holding strategy and Michael Saylor's recent statement about "possibly selling some Bitcoin to pay dividends." Michael Saylor indicated that he might sell some Bitcoin to pay dividends to demonstrate the feasibility of the strategy to the market.

According to CoinDesk, the American Innovation Project (AIP), a U.S. technology policy advocacy organization, has added two policy researchers, including Jacob Smagula, who has a background in the cryptocurrency industry, to join Congressman Ritchie Torres's team to participate in legislation related to digital assets.It is reported that Smagula previously worked in the government affairs team of the Bitcoin mining company MARA and is currently engaged in policy research at the DeFi Education Fund, possessing experience in communication between the cryptocurrency industry and regulators. AIP was established in 2025 with support from organizations such as the Digital Currency Group, aiming to provide Congress members with professional insights and policy support on emerging technologies like AI and digital assets. This appointment is seen as a signal of further professionalization in U.S. cryptocurrency legislation and regulation.

According to Politico, Poland's major cryptocurrency exchange Zondacrypto is facing a serious fraud investigation. Its former CEO went missing in 2022, taking with him the private keys to a cold wallet containing 4,500 bitcoins (currently worth over $340 million). The current CEO has admitted to being unable to access the wallet and has recently been reported to have fled to Israel. Prosecutors estimate potential losses for customers to be around $97 million.On-chain data shows that the bitcoin balance in the platform's hot wallet has plummeted by 99.7% since mid-2024, with users generally reporting difficulties in withdrawing funds. Polish Prime Minister Tusk estimates that up to 30,000 users may be affected.Tusk publicly accused the platform of being funded by Russian-linked money, used to finance opposition lawmakers to obstruct Poland's cryptocurrency regulatory legislation. He bluntly stated that this is a "Polish version of a Ponzi scheme" and criticized the president for vetoing the localization of the EU MiCA framework twice, making Poland a "paradise for scammers."The platform's board stated that they failed to obtain "verifiable information" from the missing CEO and have collectively resigned. The founder has been missing since 2022, and the previously mentioned "suspect kidnapping allegations" case is still under investigation. This incident is expected to prompt Poland and the EU to strengthen regulatory scrutiny of cryptocurrency exchanges.

According to The Defiant, Polygon Labs launched a stablecoin privacy payment feature in its consumer wallet on Monday, in collaboration with the privacy protocol Hinkal, currently supporting USDC and USDT.It is reported that the Polygon wallet has added a "Privately Send" option, allowing users to send stablecoins on Polygon through Hinkal's shielded pool, where the sender, receiver, and transfer amount will not be publicly disclosed on-chain. The related transfers will be verified through zero-knowledge proofs, enabling external observers to confirm that valid transfers have occurred, but they cannot see the participants or the amounts.Polygon Labs stated that this feature is aimed at institutional payment scenarios, designed to address the issue of excessive transparency in public chain payments. The design also incorporates Know Your Transaction (KYT) screening and operates in a non-custodial mode, meaning no operating party holds user assets during the transfer process.

Polymarket official team member Mustafa (@mustafap0ly) hinted during community interactions that progress related to the POLY token may be coming soon. A user asked when they could stake POLY tokens to reduce taker fees or potential future maker fees. In response, Mustafa replied "soon."

According to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve's Williams stated that the Fed's preference for loose policies mainly reflects potential long-term policy trends. The long-term outlook still indicates that interest rates will eventually be lowered.

According to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve's Williams stated that U.S. monetary policy remains in a favorable position to respond to an uncertain economic environment.

According to Predictefy data, since the launch of event contracts (prediction market) products on Hyperliquid, the trading volume of Bitcoin price-related event contracts on the platform has exceeded the trading volume of similar markets on Kalshi, Polymarket, and all other prediction markets within the same time frame.

On-chain detective ZachXBT replied that PolyArb is a fraudulent prediction market product, and its website contains a wallet stealer.Previously, PolyArb claimed on platform X that the Hyperliquid HIP-4 results market reached a daily BTC trading volume of $6.15 million within 48 hours, which was questioned by user growth head William LeGate regarding its claims about Polymarket fees. ZachXBT warned that replying to the relevant account might bring more exposure to them and lead to an increase in potential victims.