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France, Britain plan joint mission to secure Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran talks

France and Britain announced a joint maritime mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, contingent on the outcome of US-Iran talks. The market for Strait traffic returning to normal...

Moody’s: Strait of Hormuz trade flow normalization delayed despite ceasefire

Moody’s assessment indicates that even if Iran’s ceasefire holds, trade flows through the Strait of Hormuz will still take time to normalize. The odds for traffic normalization by...

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Trading With Claude: Day 24 — The Day the Hormuz Opened

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Ranjan Roy: Nvidia faces fierce competition from Google and Amazon, the significance of GPUs in AI model training, and the geopolitical risks of export controls | Big Technology

Ranjan Roy: Nvidia faces fierce competition from Google and Amazon, the significance of GPUs in AI model training, and the geopolitical risks of export controls | Big Technology Nv...

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Decrypt · 3d ago

You Can Now Use XRP on Solana—Here's How

News Markets You Can Now Use XRP on Solana—Here's How More than $1.2 million worth of wrapped XRP tokens (wXRP) have been minted on Solana as the Ripple-linked asset gains greater...

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Blockchain Tag · 3d ago

If You Can’t Explain Yield, You Are the Yield

DeFi made yield incredibly easy to see. Open any dashboard and you’ll find: Continue reading on Medium »

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Washington signals nearing deal with Tehran on Iranian oil sanctions this month

Washington is hinting at a nearing deal with Tehran that could involve Trump agreeing to Iranian oil sanction relief this month. The market for Trump accepting Iranian demands in A...

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Hezbollah warns Israel on ceasefire’s first day amid trader uncertainty

Hezbollah’s Nawaf al-Mousavi warned Israel on the first day of the ceasefire, but the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire by April 30 market sits at 94% YES. Hezbollah’s rejection of passiv...

US enforces full maritime blockade on Iranian ports, impacting Hormuz odds

US Central Command Chief Brad Cooper has confirmed full enforcement of a maritime blockade on Iranian ports. The market on Trump announcing the blockade’s lifting by May 31 sits at...

White House meets Anthropic CEO amid Pentagon AI tech dispute

The White House met with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to discuss the firm’s AI technology following a February halt on their tech due to a Pentagon dispute. The market on Anthropic h...

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Iran maintains restrictions on Strait of Hormuz, limiting traffic normalization

Iran informed mediators of continued restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, keeping a lid on traffic normalization. The odds for traffic returning to normal by April 30 dropped to 6...

CoinDesk · 3d ago

Strategy proposes semi-monthly dividends on its popular STRC preferred stock

Markets Share this article X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email Strategy proposes semi-monthly dividends on its popular STRC preferred stock "[The] proposed changes are intended to...

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Blockchain Tag · 3d ago

The Cryptographic Clockmaker: How Solana Synced the World’s Economy

The Cryptographic Clockmaker: How Solana Synced the World’s Economy Pullyearop 5 min read · Just now -- Press enter or click to view image in full size The sound of a beating heart...

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Strait of Hormuz reopens to shipping, hinting at US-Iran de-escalation

The Strait of Hormuz has reopened to commercial shipping under coordinated routes, suggesting possible de-escalation between the US and Iran. The market for Trump announcing the en...

AMBCrypto · 3d ago

‘Tough sell’ – Bloomberg analyst casts doubt on Charles Schwab’s crypto push

$12 trillion brokerage and commercial bank Charles Schwab has launched a phased roll-out for its Spot crypto trading division. Dubbed Schwab Crypto, the platform will be live in th...

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US launches rescue operation for airman shot down by Iran, tensions escalate

The US launched a rescue operation to retrieve an airman shot down by Iran, escalating tensions amid ongoing conflict. The likelihood of a US-Iran diplomatic meeting by June 30 sit...

Displaced return to southern Lebanon as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire begins

On the first day of a 10-day ceasefire, tens of thousands of displaced people are returning to southern Lebanon. Israel x Hezbollah ceasefire by April 30 is at 93.7% YES. Traders a...

Middle East conflict impacts South Africa tourism amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

The “Strait of Hormuz Ship Transit April” market is drawing trader attention as Middle East conflict continues to disrupt regional activity, including cancellations from Gulf visit...

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Amazon stock hits record high, challenges Nvidia’s market cap lead

Amazon’s stock reached record highs on April 17, 2026, as investor sentiment toward its AI investments improved. The move has implications for the Polymarket contract on whether NV...

Iraq resumes southern oil exports after month-long Strait of Hormuz halt

Iraq’s southern oil exports have resumed after a month-long halt caused by the Strait of Hormuz disruption. The market on Strait of Hormuz traffic returning to normal by April 30 i...

Cryptocurrency Tag · 3d ago

How to Invest in Cryptocurrency (Beginner’s Guide 2026)

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Iran denies Trump’s claim of uranium transfer to US

Iran has denied President Trump’s claim that it will transfer enriched uranium to the US, according to Al Jazeera. The odds of Iran agreeing to end uranium enrichment by April 30 a...

U.Today · 3d ago

Ripple Exec Slams Anti-Crypto Documentary Directed by 'The O.C.' Star

Ripple Exec Slams Anti-Crypto Documentary Directed by 'The O.C.' Star News By Alex Dovbnya Fri, 17/04/2026 - 20:17 Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty has taken a dig at a...

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Blockchain Tag · 3d ago

Why You’re Flying Blind in Real Estate (And How to Fix It)

Why You’re Flying Blind in Real Estate (And How to Fix It) PYRAX Network 5 min read · Just now -- Press enter or click to view image in full size Most people don’t sign contracts c...

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How Online Casino Bonuses Work in 2026: RTP, Wagering & What Players Should Know

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Iran rejects US ceasefire terms, tensions rise amid ongoing hostilities

The likelihood of a US-Iran ceasefire by April 21 sits at 5.5% YES, pressured by active hostilities and Iran’s rejection of US-backed terms. The ceasefire by April 21 market remain...

Wrapped XRP launches on Solana, markets show no price reaction

Wrapped XRP (wXRP) is now live on Solana, but prediction markets show no price reaction: Solana’s $150 target for April 13-19 sits at 0% YES, and XRP’s April 19 price market is equ...

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Saudi Arabia mediates US-Iran ceasefire talks amid regional tensions

Saudi Arabia is mediating between the US and Iran to preserve the ceasefire and the Lebanon-Israel truce. The market for a US-Iran ceasefire ending by April 22 sits at 5.5% YES. Ma...