Gen.G defeated T1 at EWC 2026 for $220K from a $2M prize pool, highlighting esports' growing prize money and potential crypto integration
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A consortium led by AIP, MGX, and BlackRock's GIP acquires Aligned Data Centers for $40B with $5B earmarked for growth, reshaping AI
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Lamine Yamal won the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Spain at 19 years old, becoming the fourth-youngest World Cup champion in tournament history.
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The IMF approved a $690 million disbursement for Ukraine under its $8.1 billion Extended Fund Facility, bringing total program support to $2.2
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XRP price is showing signs of a bigger move as whale selling continues to slow down. Large investors are sending fewer XRP tokens to Binance than at any time since 2025, reducing selling pressure on the market. Meanwhile, crypto analyst Ali Martinez says if XRP breaks above the key $1.13 level, it could start a …
Russian army strikes Ukraine's Odesa port. Ukraine recapturing Crimea by December 31, 2026 at 8.5% YES.
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Ethereum is trading just below $1,900, and analyst Benjamin Cowen believes the next major test for ETH may not come immediately. While July has historically been a strong month for crypto during midterm years, Cowen expects the August-to-October period to be far more important in deciding whether Ethereum follows a recovery pattern similar to 2022 …
Iran threatens to bomb its own territory if U.S. forces occupy it. U.S.-Iran deal including reconstruction funding in 2026 at 29% YES.
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Several U.S. troops were reported killed in a strike in Jordan. Iran full airspace closure by August 31 at 46% YES.
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Helium and GEODNET maintain high fee generation on Solana despite market slowdown. Solana reaching $90 by July 2026 at 10.5% YES.
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Spot silver rises 5% to $59.20, with silver reaching $64 by July priced at 19% YES and $70 at just 1% YES.
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Iran launches missiles and drones at U.S. positions, raising tensions. Full airspace closure by July 31 at 24.5% YES.
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US airstrikes on Iran continue for the tenth night, raising concerns about airspace closure; closure by August 31 at 46.5% YES.
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UK 3-year gilt yield rises to 4.463% amid inflation concerns. Market confidence in UK debt wanes, with gold hitting $10,000 by December at 3.0% YES.
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SUI price regains bullish momentum after breaking out of a consolidation pattern, climbing nearly 1.5% over the past 24 hours to trade around $0.77. The recovery comes as the broader crypto market shows renewed strength, allowing the altcoin to defend key support levels while inching closer to an important resistance zone. On-chain data also points …
CoinShares is expanding into Europe's $30 trillion UCITS ecosystem with the launch of a new platform and a Bitcoin Mining ETF.
US gross federal debt reached $39.489 trillion on July 15, leaving roughly $511 billion before the $40 trillion threshold, and this debt total strengthens Bitcoin's fixed-supply argument. Treasury currently expects to borrow $671 billion in privately held net marketable debt during the July-to-September quarter, with the estimate built on a $950 billion end-of-September cash balance. […]
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US conducts airstrikes in Iran as Houthis threaten Saudi shipping. Iranian regime falls by end of 2026 at 10.5% YES.
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A UK parliamentary group launched an inquiry into banking restrictions on crypto firms and consumers, including their impact on investment and competition.
Bahrain intercepts Iranian missile and drone attacks. Iran military action against a Gulf state on July 22 at 51.5% YES.
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Russian attacks in eastern Ukraine escalate amid drone warfare. Russia entering Sloviansk by December 31, 2026 at 18% YES.
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The Hang Seng Index rose 2.36% to 25,143, gaining nearly 600 points to reclaim the 25,000 level and its 50-day moving average. The rally followed nearly ¥60 billion in purchases by Chinese state-backed investment platforms, boosting market sentiment. Technology stocks including Tencent, Alibaba, and Xiaomi led the gains, while oil companies advanced after crude oil …
South African rand strengthens as oil prices drop amid US-Iran mediation hopes. Oil reaching a new all-time high by September 30 at 6.5% YES.
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London Stock Exchange plans an overnight venue as traditional exchanges extend trading hours amid competition from 24/7 crypto platforms.
Iran unlikely to soften its stance amid U.S. military actions. Deal in 2026 for reconstruction funding at 29% YES, uranium cap at 32.5% YES.
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Anthropic settles $1.5 billion lawsuit over pirated books. Valuation hitting $1.25 trillion by December at 91.5% YES.
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Linqto has received U.S. Bankruptcy Court approval to sell approximately $130 million worth of private Ripple shares. The pre-IPO investment platform continues its Chapter 11 restructuring. This deal is part of a wider recovery process for thousands of customers who invested in private companies through the platform. Major Institutions Buy Ripple Shares The reported transaction …
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $227 million in inflows as BTC climbed above $65,000, extending their longest winning streak since early May.
US military cuts Iran's communications with Khark and Qeshm islands. Full airspace closure by July 31 at 24.5% YES, by August 31 at 46.5% YES.
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This comes weeks after the publication of the UK’s new crypto regulatory framework, set to take effect in October 2027.