With Q1 2026 now complete, this ranking shows which prediction markets posted the strongest volume growth in 2026, with Limitless ranking first. While absolute size still matters, quarter-over-quarter growth offers a clearer view of where momentum is building fastest.

Ink is starting to look like more than a standalone Layer 2. The bigger story is that Kraken appears to be building a full on-chain stack around it, linking exchange distribution, wallets, infrastructure, DeFi apps, and now a reward layer that begins on Kraken Pro itself. Ink’s own docs describe the network as an OP Stack Layer 2 with 1-second block times and a mission to bring Kraken’s security, UX, and privacy principles on-chain.

That is why the launch of Ink Points matters. According to Kraken’s support documentation, points are earned through trading, holding assets, staking, and broader platform engagement on Kraken Pro, with existing clients collecting from April 6 and points added every Monday. In other words, Kraken is no longer presenting Ink only as a chain to explore, but as part of a wider user journey that now begins inside its exchange products.

The strategic angle is clear. Most new chains have to fight for attention first and liquidity later. Kraken is trying a different route: start with existing distribution, then route that flow into an ecosystem where users can trade, hold assets, bridge, and eventually interact with a growing on-chain app layer. Ink’s docs already show official support across wallets, RPC providers, and block explorers, reinforcing the idea that this is being built as a real operating environment rather than a thin-chain launch.

Kraken also announced earlier that $INK is intended to unify users, protocols, and builders across the ecosystem. At the same time, Ink’s public FAQ still says there is no token or TGE information to share, so the public documentation does not appear fully synchronized yet. Even with that caveat, the broader direction is becoming clearer: Kraken wants Ink to serve as the on-chain layer that ties together its exchange reach and a growing DeFi environment.

Today’s points rollout does not complete that vision, but it does make it more tangible. Ink is no longer just a chain with ecosystem ambitions. It is starting to look like Kraken’s first real attempt to turn centralized distribution into a lasting on-chain flywheel.

Digital asset investment products recorded $1.1B in inflows, the strongest level since January, supported by moderating inflation and easing macro risks.

Bitcoin led with $833M in inflows, while Ethereum ETFs attracted $187M. Meanwhile, Strategy continued accumulation, acquiring an additional 13,927 BTC ($1.00B), and Bitmine added 71,524 ETH ($156M)

GENIUS trading starts today at 11:00 UTC, backed by $6.0M in private funding. This board compares potential FDV scenarios using benchmarks from other DEXs / Trading Terminals like Banana Gun, Jupiter, 1inch, and Infinex.

Tether has introduced QVAC SDK, an open-source, cross-platform toolkit designed to let developers build and run AI directly on local devices without relying on cloud infrastructure.

QVAC will help developers to build applications that run consistently across environments while improving performance, privacy and reliability, especially in low-connectivity or offline scenarios.

The SDK allows AI models to run, train and be fine-tuned locally across iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Linux using a single codebase, removing the need for platform-specific implementations.

Supported capabilities include:

 • text generation and embeddings

 • speech-to-text and text-to-speech

 • translation and OCR

 • vision and multimodal processing

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OFC trading starts today at 10:00 UTC, backed by $307M in private funding. This board compares potential FDV scenarios using benchmarks from other SocialFi projects like MEET48, Zora & Chiliz.

Over the past week, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $22.2M in inflows, while Ethereum ETFs saw $42.1M in outflows. Strategy acquired 4,871 BTC (~$329.9M), bringing total holdings to 766,970 BTC (~$58.0B)

Bitcoin holds selective demand while Ethereum continues to see outflows. Corporate accumulation is expanding beyond Strategy as Metaplanet bought 5,075 BTC and ABTC increased holdings to ~7,000 BTC, but overall positioning remains cautious.

Prediction market rivals Kalshi and Polymarket are reportedly targeting $20B valuations in upcoming funding rounds, roughly doubling their late-2025 valuations. The sector is gaining momentum despite regulatory scrutiny, as platforms scale revenue and expand toward regulated global markets.

The move follows strong growth across prediction markets, with Kalshi crossing $1B+ annualized revenue and Polymarket preparing a U.S. regulatory expansion.

Plume’s ecosystem has seen several developments that include a new compliance appointment, the launch of PLUME-USD markets on dYdX, additional stablecoin infrastructure, and broader data availability for on-chain analytics.

Below is a closer look at Plume's infrastructure, partnerships, and market integrations in recent weeks.

As AI continues transforming industries worldwide, crypto is becoming one of its most native and practical applications through on-chain agents. These systems can analyze data, move capital, and execute strategies in real time, redefining user experience.