GM. Google is bringing prediction markets to the masses, integrating real-time data from Polymarket and Kalshi directly into search; a milestone moment for crypto-powered information.

Meanwhile, Kazakhstan will form a $1 billion state crypto reserve, Samourai’s co-founder was sentenced to five years, and Tether boosted its Bitcoin holdings by another $100 million.

Here’s what’s kicking off the week in tech, policy, and digital finance. 👇

Google to Integrate Polymarket and Kalshi Data in Search

Google will begin displaying live prediction market data from Polymarket and Kalshi directly in its search results over the coming weeks. The rollout, starting with Labs users worldwide, will allow anyone to query future events and view real-time probability shifts instantly.

The integration brings blockchain-native and regulated prediction markets to a mainstream audience of billions for the very first time. Google said users can “harness the wisdom of the crowds” to gauge public sentiment across politics, business, sports, and global economics.

Polymarket, recently valued at $9 billion after an investment from Intercontinental Exchange, saw record trading volume and new market activity in October. Its rival, Kalshi, raised $300 million at a $5 billion valuation and plans broader integrations across major crypto trading platforms.

Analysts at Bernstein described the move as a structural leap turning prediction markets into powerful global information oracles. Polymarket executives also confirmed plans for a forthcoming POLY token and airdrop, signaling deeper decentralization ahead of the platform’s US market re-entry.

Kazakhstan to Form $1 Bilion Crypto Reserve Fund

Kazakhstan will launch a state-managed cryptocurrency reserve worth up to $1 billion by early 2026. The initiative will use seized or repatriated assets alongside profits from government mining operations, according to Bloomberg’s Friday report. Officials said the fund will invest through exchange-traded products and crypto-related companies instead of holding tokens directly.

The project will operate under the Astana International Financial Centre, the nation’s primary fintech and blockchain hub. Authorities said the program aims to convert confiscated digital assets into productive state capital to support economic independence. International partners may participate once governance and compliance frameworks are finalized, though no management entities have yet been announced.

Samourai Wallet Founder Sentenced to Five Years

Samourai Wallet co-founder Keonne Rodriguez received a five-year prison sentence for operating a crypto mixing service tied to criminal funds. The conviction followed allegations that Rodriguez and partner William Lonergan Hill used Samourai’s tools to conceal proceeds from illegal activity. Prosecutors said the “Whirlpool” feature enabled users to launder assets linked to fraud and darknet commerce.

Rodriguez pleaded guilty in July and was fined $250,000 after expressing remorse during Thursday’s sentencing hearing. Hill will be sentenced later this month, concluding the multi-year case against Samourai’s founders. The ruling underscores regulators’ ongoing campaign against privacy-enhancing crypto tools accused of facilitating large-scale financial crime.

Tether Adds $100 Million Bitcoin to Reserve Wallet

Tether transferred nearly $100 million in Bitcoin to its reserve address, according to data from Arkham Intelligence. The move adds 961 BTC to holdings now totaling 87,296 coins, worth roughly $8.9 billion at current prices. Analysts said the transfer originated from Bitfinex, suggesting internal fund reallocation rather than fresh market purchases.

The transaction aligns with Tether’s 2023 policy of investing 15% of quarterly profits into Bitcoin reserves. Company filings show over $135 billion in US Treasuries alongside its growing crypto portfolio. Tether said the strategy diversifies assets while reinforcing the stability of USDT, the world’s largest dollar-backed stablecoin by market capitalization.

Data of the day

Ethereum’s validator entry queue now includes roughly 1.5 million ETH awaiting activation as staking demand accelerates. At the same time, about 2.45 million ETH remain pending withdrawal, reflecting heightened validator churn across the network. Each entry or exit processes incrementally per epoch to maintain network security and mitigate liquidity shocks.

Native staking continues attracting long-term participants seeking direct control rather than liquid staking derivatives such as stETH or rETH. Institutional confidence and growing yields are encouraging participants to commit capital despite extended lock-up times and slashing risks. Analysts view the rising queue as evidence of Ethereum’s strengthened role as the dominant smart contract platform.

More breaking news

• Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $558 million in outflows, their largest since August, while Solana ETFs logged nine consecutive trading days of inflows.

• Trump Media reported a $54.8 million Q3 loss despite its $2 billion Bitcoin investment, sending DJT shares to their lowest level in a year.

• A mistrial was declared in the $25 million “MEV Brothers” Ethereum fraud case after jurors deadlocked over whether the defendants’ trading constituted a crime.

• Michael Saylor's Strategy raised $715 million through its euro-denominated STRE preferred shares, expanding in Europe to finance new BTC purchases and ongoing corporate operations.

• Australia’s financial regulator warned the nation risks being “left behind” on tokenization, unveiling plans to relaunch its Innovation Hub to support fintech development.

• Ledger is considering a New York listing as surging cyberattacks push hardware wallet sales and revenues into record triple-digit millions for 2025.

• Jack Dorsey’s Block reported $1.97 billion in Bitcoin revenue for Q3, representing nearly one-third of total income as profits missed analyst expectations.

• Japan’s largest banks won approval to trial a yen-based stablecoin jointly issued through Progmat, targeting a nationwide commercial rollout by March 2026.

• Italian banks endorsed the European Central Bank’s digital euro initiative but urged the ECB to distribute project costs gradually ahead of its 2029 launch.

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