Brazil defeats Japan 2-1 in FIFA World Cup Round of 32 as crypto prediction markets hit record volumes

Germany faces Paraguay in World Cup Round of 32 as crypto prediction markets heat up

Kraken became FIFA's first crypto partner; Polymarket hit $1.8M liquidity on Germany-Paraguay, pricing Germany at 73.5%. Crypto-sports partnerships turned mainstream, signaling regulatory acceptance and federation monetization—Chiliz rallied 28%, though valuations face cliff risk.