Aptos Pushes Encrypted Mempool Upgrade to Protect Users From Frontrunning and Censorship

Aptos said its encrypted mempool keeps transactions private until execution while still revealing complete transaction data transparently onchain afterward. Aptos has introduced a proposal for a native Encrypted Mempool system that would allow users to submit transactions privately while still maintaining the speed and transparency of the network. If approved through governance, Aptos said…

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Will BTC Hit Six Figures? Analyzing Prediction Market Odds on Kalshi, Polymarket, Limitless, and More – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways Polymarket traders assign a slim 11% chance that bitcoin hits $150,000 by December 31, 2026. Kalshi data shows a 47% probability of bitcoin surpassing the $100,000 milestone during 2026. Total volume across major prediction markets for BTC price targets has exceeded $80 million in 2026. As of May 12, 2026, the prediction platform…

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Franklin Templeton and Kraken’s Payward team up to tokenize Wall Street

Kraken parent Payward will plug Franklin Templeton’s BENJI tokenized money market fund into its platform as collateral and cash management, letting clients earn yield on idle dollars on‑chain. Summary Kraken’s parent company Payward has struck a strategic partnership with Franklin Templeton to bring tokenized stocks, yield products and the BENJI money market fund onto blockchain…

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