Today’s Insider ⬇️
📈 Crypto Trading: German Banks to Open Crypto Trading for 50 Million Customers
🚀 On-chain Prediction Market: Solana-based prediction market app on Phantom wallet launches
💰 VC Funding: Venice AI raises $65 million Series A at $1 billion equity valuation led by Dragonfly
Market Update
Market | Value | Day P&L | YTD |
Bitcoin | $63,256 | +1.73% | -41.14% |
Ethereum | $1,793 | +2.82% | -27.71% |
Solana | $81 | -0.43% | -44.14% |
XRP | $1.17 | +2.88% | -47.04% |
S&P 500 | $7,483 | +0.03% | +19.17% |
Gold | $4,175 | +1.52% | +23.18% |
1. German Banks to Open Crypto Trading for 50 Million Customers
Crypto trading: Germany's savings and cooperative banks are rolling out MiCA-compliant crypto trading to a combined 80 million customers, reversing a position they held as recently as 2021.
🔎 Insider Insight: The rollout is as much a customer retention play as a revenue strategy, with banks betting that bank-branded trust, twice as high as crypto platforms among German users, can convert cautious retail savers into crypto investors. The real test will come during the next major market downturn, when bank credibility becomes directly tied to an asset class their own lobby group still calls a total-loss risk.
Top Crypto Insider Pick of 2026
BlockchainFX Attracts Massive Attention as it Nears $15M Presale Target
BlockchainFX (BFX) is transforming global trading by merging traditional financial markets with decentralized technology. The platform provides seamless access to multiple asset classes, including cryptocurrencies, stocks, forex, and commodities, all within a single, unified ecosystem.
Meanwhile, with transparency and security at its core, BlockchainFX delivers faster transactions, lower fees, and improved accessibility. Its user-friendly interface and all-in-one design have earned it several innovation awards, making it a trusted solution for both institutional and retail investors.
By combining advanced technology with simplicity, BlockchainFX is redefining the trading experience for both experienced and beginner traders. As demand for secure and versatile trading platforms grows, BlockchainFX continues to gain recognition and interest from a global audience.
💡 Pro Tip: Having raised over $14 million in presale funding, BlockchainFX is proving its strong market appeal. At a presale price of $0.035, compared to the $0.05 launch price, $BFX offers an attractive entry point for early investors. With its focus on accessibility, innovation, and value, BlockchainFX positions itself as a compelling solution in the trading world, ensuring it’s more than just another token; it’s a practical tool for modern traders.
2. Solana-Based Prediction Market App World Launches on Phantom Wallet
On-chain prediction market: World, a new Solana-based prediction market platform, launches natively inside the Phantom wallet with Chainlink oracle infrastructure, directly challenging Polymarket and Kalshi.
🔎 Insider Insight: Launching inside Phantom gives World immediate access to tens of millions of active Solana users without requiring a separate onboarding step. Moreso, with Kalshi reportedly seeking to raise at a $40 billion valuation, the prediction market space is attracting serious capital, making Solana's high-performance infrastructure a credible differentiator for real-time settlement.
3. Venice AI Raises $65 Million Series A at $1 Billion Valuation
VC funding: Erik Voorhees' privacy-focused Venice AI raises $65M Series A led by Dragonfly at a $1 billion equity valuation, reporting profitability and over $70 million in annualized revenue.
🔎 Insider Insight: Venice's decision to raise equity rather than sell treasury tokens, while remaining the largest VVV holder, reflects a disciplined token strategy rarely seen in crypto-adjacent startups. Reaching profitability with 3 million users before taking outside capital positions Venice as a credible alternative to surveillance-heavy AI platforms at a time when privacy is becoming a genuine consumer concern.
That’s all for today’s insight. Stay informed, and we’ll see you in tomorrow’s edition.
Till next time,
3Insiders Team
