SEC-regulated funds use swaps tied to binary-event contracts and aim to expand access to election trading through retail brokerage accounts.
Warsh's potential leadership could shift Fed policies towards a more crypto-friendly stance, impacting financial markets and regulation.
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MoonPay has acquired Israel-based crypto security infrastructure provider Sodot, forming the foundation of its new institutional unit led by former CFTC Acting Chair Caroline Pham.
Netanyahu's diplomatic isolation amid US-Iran tensions may strain US-Israel relations, impacting regional stability and future negotiations.
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Coinbase's cautious stance amid rising recession risks highlights the broader uncertainty impacting global financial markets and crypto stability.
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Market volatility may increase as tech earnings and Fed decisions influence investor sentiment, impacting Bitcoin and company valuations.
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Passive investing has become one of the most powerful forces reshaping equity markets, and the evidence is accumulating in the returns data. Bloomberg Intelligence data compiled by ETF analyst James Seyffart shows stocks with rising passive ownership have dramatically outperformed those losing passive ownership over the past three years. The market has been rewarding inclusion, […]
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A new report by Bitget Wallet and Polymarket found that retail users are driving repeat activity on prediction markets, signaling a shift from one-off bets to continuous engagement.
Stellar’s new marketing chief says crypto’s future hinges on long-term value creation, not hype cycles or technical jargon.
The ceasefire's strategic pause may heighten regional tensions, impacting market volatility and diplomatic efforts for lasting peace.
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Squads, known for its Solana-based multisig protocol, has raised $18 million in new funding to scale its stablecoin platform Altitude.
The bearish outlook on gold highlights potential market volatility, urging investors to reassess strategies amid shifting economic signals.
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Rising tensions and lack of diplomatic progress heighten geopolitical risks, impacting global oil markets and regional stability.
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The recruitment campaign may heighten geopolitical tensions, potentially destabilizing the region and impacting global diplomatic relations.
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However, the hedge fund manager did acknowledge concerns surrounding potential cyber warfare and quantum computing risks.
Flying Tulip’s Andre Cronje says circuit breakers can give teams time to respond during abnormal outflows, while Curve’s Michael Egorov warns they may create new human vulnerabilities.
Financial pressures are degrading web design quality, sparking a need for community-driven digital solutions.
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AI optimism boosts equity markets while potential Middle East crises threaten global oil supply stability.
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Analysts say bitcoin traders are watching whether the Fed reinforces a higher-for-longer stance after two straight days of ETF outflows.
The surge in Binance Gold Futures volume highlights growing institutional reliance on crypto platforms for hedging against geopolitical risks.
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Aptos (APT), up 1.7% since Tuesday, joined Aptos (APT) as a top performer.
The UNI price is hanging by a thread after getting firmly rejected at the 20-day EMA near $3.27, Uniswap is now hovering right above the $3.00 level. Not drifting. Not consolidating comfortably. Just… sitting there. Waiting. UNI price trapped between EMA resistance and support Here’s the setup. The UNI price is boxed in, squeezed between …
XRP price technicals are favoring a potential rebound to $2.15 as long as support at $1.40 is held, and institutional demand remains elevated.
Sharif's mediation could reduce US-Iran tensions, potentially fostering diplomatic breakthroughs and impacting geopolitical stability.
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Bitcoin’s technical indicators had just started flashing warning signs when crude oil markets made things worse. The MACD histogram turned red — a signal that buying pressure was fading — right as West Texas Intermediate crude surged past $104 a barrel, rattling risk assets across the board. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bull Run Brewing: ATH In Sight By Late 2026: Analyst Bitcoin Gives Back Recent Gains BTC had clawed its way above $78,000 earlier this week, briefly restoring confidence among buyers. That recovery is now gone. The cryptocurrency slipped below $77,000 on April 28, trading at $76,180 — its lowest level since April 22, when it had just reclaimed that threshold after weeks of struggling beneath it. The $77,000 mark carries weight in Bitcoin’s recent history. The asset first broke below it in early February and spent a prolonged stretch under it. A failed retest on April 17 kept sellers in control. The brief breakout on April 22 looked like a turning point. It wasn’t. For Bitcoin to get back on track, analysts say it needs to retake $77,000 and push through the upper Bollinger Band near $79,850. Until then, the immediate floor sits around $75,490, near the middle Bollinger Band — a level BTC has bounced from before, though holding it is far from guaranteed. Oil Jumps As Iran Talks Hit A Wall The backdrop driving the sell-off is a breakdown in US-Iran negotiations. On April 27, Iran put forward a new proposal through Pakistani intermediaries. The offer included reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting a US blockade, while asking to push nuclear discussions to a later stage. US President Donald Trump rejected it. His administration made clear that the terms didn’t go far enough — particularly on nuclear weapons, which Trump said Iran could not be allowed to develop. A planned US delegation trip to Islamabad had already been canceled after earlier Iranian terms were seen as insufficient, with travel security concerns also cited. Indirect back-channel communication continues, but face-to-face talks remain frozen. Oil markets moved fast. WTI crude shot from $98 to a peak of $104 before pulling back slightly to $101. That still left it up 2.50% on the day and more than 4% on the week, following a 12.70% surge the prior week. Related Reading: Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve Could Be Near As White House Signals Major Update Crypto Markets Feel The Pressure Bitcoin retreated 2% on April 28 after sliding 1.64% the previous day. The consecutive losses erased what had looked like a meaningful recovery, leaving the asset more than $3,000 below where it traded just days earlier. Broader market uncertainty tied to Middle East tensions is adding to the pressure. When oil climbs sharply, it typically signals supply fears and geopolitical instability — conditions that tend to push investors away from higher-risk assets like crypto. Featured image from MetaAI, chart from TradingView
Retail dominated as prediction market volume reached $25.7B last month, with crypto accounting for nearly 40% of activity among new users.
The AAVE-led response and new safeguards underscore the sector's maturity as the bank maintains its $2 trillion RWA outlook.
The extended blockade could destabilize global oil markets, leading to economic ripple effects and heightened geopolitical tensions.
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The tie-up between the tokenization specialist and transfer agent giant lets public companies issue blockchain-based shares without changing market structure.