Crypto Long & Short: Prediction Markets Don’t Just Forecast Power - They Reshape It

In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Ryan Kirkley writes on how crypto prediction markets can risk incentivizing manipulation and amplify misinformation at scale.

source https://www.coindesk.com/coindesk-indices/2026/03/25/crypto-long-and-short-prediction-markets-don-t-just-forecast-power-they-reshape-it

AI agents to help investigators unearth crypto criminals, according to new TRM program

TRM Labs has added an AI agent to the services the blockchain analytics firm offers law enforcement agencies.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/25/ai-agents-to-help-investigators-unearth-crypto-criminals-according-to-new-trm-program

Bitcoin jolted modestly higher on Iran ceasefire report; oil tumbles 4%

An Israeli TV report said a one-month ceasefire could be announced soon.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/24/bitcoin-jolted-modestly-higher-on-iran-ceasefire-report-oil-tumbles-4

BNY Mellon CEO says the future of crypto runs through big banks

Robin Vince says large banks can bridge digital assets and traditional finance as trust and regulation shape the next phase of growth.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/24/bny-mellon-ceo-says-the-future-of-crypto-runs-through-big-banks

Stablecoin yield in crypto Clarity Act won't allow rewards on balances, latest text says

The crypto industry got a first look at legislative language that won't allow rewards on stablecoin balances, and the approach is seen as restrictive.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/23/stablecoin-yield-in-crypto-clarity-act-won-t-allow-rewards-on-balances-latest-text-says

Bitcoin holds above $70,000, but future direction hinges on Iran-U.S. 'talks'

Cryptos bounced on Trump’s five-day pause announcement, but the next move hinges on whether tensions between the U.S. and Iran ease or spiral, a Wintermute trader said.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/23/bitcoin-holds-above-usd70-000-but-future-direction-hinges-on-iran-u-s-talks

Prediction market boom spurs new VC fund backed by Polymarket, Kalshi CEOs

The fund, called 5c(c) Capital, is aiming to raise $35 million to fund startups tied to the rapid growth of event-based trading markets.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/23/prediction-market-boom-spurs-new-vc-fund-backed-by-polymarket-kalshi-ceos