Web3 finance is moving from speculation to utility. Dollar-pegged stablecoins have passed roughly $275–278 billion in circulating value, tokenized U.S. Treasuries sit around $7.4 billion, and real-world assets (RWAs) excluding stablecoins are now in the mid-$20 billions. Regulation is finally catching up, with the U.S. GENIUS Act and the EU’s MiCA defining how stablecoins and service providers operate. On the…
Cross-chain tech lets you deposit on one network and settle bets, claim payouts, or use liquidity on another. Done right, it widens coin and chain choices, trims fees, and improves UX. Done poorly, it introduces bridge risk. This guide explains what the main interoperability stacks do, why they matter for bettors, and how to use them safely.
Interoperability isn’t just “bridging…
1) Regulated on-chain sportsbooks and prediction markets
Betting is moving on-chain, and regulators are starting to license the pioneers. BetDEX became the first fully licensed blockchain sports-betting exchange under the Isle of Man GSC, signaling that compliant Web3 sportsbooks are viable.
Prediction markets are also stepping into compliance: Polymarket acquired CFTC-licensed exchange and clearinghouse QCEX for $112 million, positioning for regulated…
Overview: why Web3 betting is accelerating now
Web3 sportsbooks move core functions—pricing, bet matching/settlement, and custody—on-chain via smart contracts. In 2025, three drivers are pushing adoption: regulated pathways for prediction markets in the US, stricter but clearer licensing in Curaçao, and a leap in wallet UX (account abstraction and cross-app connectivity).
Headlines shaping 2025
Polymarket buys a CFTC-licensed exchange (QCX) for $112M…