Polymarket, Kalshi Face ESMA Warning on EU Contracts 2026

ESMA says Polymarket and Kalshi lack EU authorization to market event contracts, flagging weak geo-blocking and VPN controls. The 2026 warning impacts investors, exchanges, and Polygon ecosystems, signaling tighter MiFID II enforcement and a potential split between regulated and offshore prediction markets across Europe now.

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Ethereum Glamsterdam Upgrade Faces Key Test Before Oct. 6

Ethereum developers have tentatively set October 6 for the Glamsterdam upgrade on Sepolia. Before that public test, Devnet-11 will launch on September 14 to test validator finality, client readiness, and protocol fixes. Mainnet timing remains unconfirmed and depends on the remaining test results.

Ethereum Eyes $15K Breakout as BlackRock Accumulation Accelerates

Ethereum is testing a major multi-year resistance zone as buyers defend its long-term accumulation structure. Rising trading volume and continued institutional ETH purchases are strengthening the breakout setup, while analysts see $5,000, $10,000, and $15,000 as potential upside targets if bullish momentum persists.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $283M in Massive Third-Day Slump

Spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $283 million in net outflows on September 10, marking three consecutive days of withdrawals, while spot Ethereum ETFs lost $29.76 million despite BlackRock’s ETHA bucking the broader trend with $13.95 million in fresh daily inflows.