Topic: #culture
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Novig Hires Sydney Sweeney to Promote Sports Prediction Markets
Novig introduced actress Sydney Sweeney as a partner in its sports prediction exchange on September 9, signaling that prediction markets are moving beyond niche probability enthusiasts into mainstream entertainment and sports culture.
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Strategy's $250 Bitcoin Air Jordans sell out in four days
Strategy, the Saylor-led company holding 4% of Bitcoin's supply, sold out its limited-edition Air Jordans within four days of launch, expanding its bet on Bitcoin-themed consumer merchandise.
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Solana traders raise $150K for 64-year marmot study after NSF cuts
An independent group of Solana crypto traders created a meme coin to fund a 64-year-old wildlife study in Colorado after the National Science Foundation declined the research team's funding request. The effort raised more than $150,000 for the yellow-bellied marmot project.
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Crypto Startups Face Institutional Barriers: Regulation Replaces Wild West
Crypto startups in 2017 could launch in days with minimal capital and no licensing. In 2026, entering regulated markets requires lawyers, compliance staff, and millions in annual costs—barriers that now resemble traditional finance.