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Baltic Dry Index hits 4-month high amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions

The Baltic Dry Index surged to a four-month high as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue. Strait of Hormuz traffic normalization by April 30 is at 0% YES. Market reaction S...

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Crypto Briefing · 3d ago

BlackRock buys $1.3B in Bitcoin over 8 days amid geopolitical tensions

BlackRock has accumulated $1.34 billion in Bitcoin over the last eight days, including a $284 million purchase yesterday. Bitcoin above $62,000 on April 17 sits at 99.9% YES, with...

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Cryptocurrency Tag · 3d ago

If You Can’t Explain Yield, You Are The Yield!

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Crypto Briefing · 3d ago

Trump hints at progress in US-Iran nuclear talks, eyes “nuclear dust” post-deal

President Trump indicated potential progress in US-Iran nuclear negotiations with a statement about securing “nuclear dust” post-agreement. Iran agreeing to end uranium enrichment...

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Bitcoin Tag · 3d ago

Why Crypto Feels Anonymous — But Isn’t

One of the most common misunderstandings in crypto is the idea that it’s “untraceable.” Continue reading on Medium »

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Blockchain Tag · 3d ago

Orbiter Finance: The Gateway to Opportunity in the Web3 Adventure

Press enter or click to view image in full size Orbiter Finance: The Gateway to Opportunity in the Web3 Adventure Ayomaae 3 min read · Just now -- Introduction: Web3 Is Not Just Te...

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Crypto Briefing · 3d ago

Eric Swalwell resigns amid allegations, Polymarket contract YES

Eric Swalwell has resigned as a U.S. Representative following sexual assault and harassment allegations, and the Polymarket contract on his departure by May 31 now sits at 100% YES...

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NewsBTC · 3d ago

Explosive Claim: Polish PM Accuses Crypto Firm Of Russian Mafia/Spy Links In Political Rivalry

A fresh crypto controversy has flared up in Poland, with Prime Minister Donald Tusk accusing a crypto firm he says was formed with “Russian money” of backing political rivals and c...

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CoinDesk · 3d ago

Stripe doubles down on blockchain and stablecoins, aiming to become 'AWS for money'

Finance Share this article X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email Stripe doubles down on blockchain and stablecoins, aiming to become 'AWS for money' Demand is emerging fastest in the...

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Crypto Briefing · 3d ago

Israeli airstrike devastates Christian Lebanese town, killing politician Pierre Mouawad

Aerial footage shows Ain Saadeh, a Christian Lebanese town, in ruins after an Israeli airstrike on April 6 that killed anti-Hezbollah politician Pierre Mouawad, his wife, and anoth...

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Crypto Briefing · 3d ago

Trump maintains Iranian port blockade, traders skeptical of short-term resolution

Trump’s statement on maintaining the blockade of Iranian ports has pressured odds for a resolution. The market predicting the lifting of the blockade by May 31 sits at 86.5% YES, u...

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Cryptocurrency Tag · 3d ago

Slow Compounding Wins: Why Crypto Is Still a Long Game

One of the healthiest perspectives in crypto is also one of the least flashy: Continue reading on Medium »

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Blockchain Tag · 3d ago

Tachyon Protocol Weekly Report #338

13th–17th April, 2026 Continue reading on Tachyon Protocol »

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Bitcoin Tag · 3d ago

What Is the Best Cryptocurrency Exchange? It Depends on What You Actually Want to Do

Most people entering crypto ask the same question: Continue reading on Medium »

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DeFi Tag · 3d ago

Orbiter Finance: The Interdimensional Gateway Powering the Multi-Chain Universe

Introduction: Beyond Chains, Into Dimensions Continue reading on Medium »

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CoinDesk · 3d ago

How a quantum computer can be used to actually steal your bitcoin in '9 minutes'

Tech Share this article X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email How a quantum computer can be used to actually steal your bitcoin in '9 minutes' Part one explained the physics of quant...

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Trading Tag · 3d ago

I Built an AI Polymarket Trading Bot to Expose the “$50 to $10k” Scam Culture.

*An honest, receipts-included experiment against algorithmic trading and prediction market grifters on Twitter. Every bug, every fix… Continue reading on Medium »

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DeFi Tag · 3d ago

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

DeFi didn’t just make yield accessible — it made it visible. Continue reading on Medium »

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Trading Tag · 3d ago

Trading Journal Template — Feel Free to use!!

Trading Journal Template — Feel Free to use!! AkYosh Just now -- Press enter or click to view image in full size This is the trading journal template I usually use. Date: News (fro...

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Crypto Briefing · 3d ago

Trump warns of bombing if no Iran deal by April 21 ceasefire expiration

Trump warned he may resume bombing if no Iran deal is reached by the ceasefire expiration on April 21. The ceasefire end market sits at 8% YES, down from 30% a week ago. The market...

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Crypto Briefing · 3d ago

Trump vows to secure Iranian uranium, hints at possible blockade

President Trump declared the U.S. will secure Iranian uranium “through cooperation or by another way” and will maintain a blockade if no agreement is reached. The Iran Uranium Enri...

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Crypto Briefing · 3d ago

Trump: No fees for ships in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran negotiations

Trump’s statements on the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian uranium have moved prediction markets. The likelihood of Trump announcing a lift on the US blockade of the Strait by May 31 s...

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Crypto Briefing · 3d ago

South Korea president prioritizes Bitcoin, crypto in national strategy

Newly elected South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has declared Bitcoin and cryptocurrency a national priority. Bitcoin is priced well above $62,000, and the Polymarket contract fo...

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Crypto Briefing · 3d ago

Trump claims ‘way ahead of schedule’ on Operation Epic Fury in Iran

Trump’s update on Operation Epic Fury claims swift progress. Odds for the US obtaining Iranian enriched uranium by May 31 sit at 19.5% YES, unchanged from 24 hours ago. The market...

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Crypto Briefing · 3d ago

Trump extends sanctions exemption on Russian oil shipments already at sea

Trump has decided to extend the sanctions exemption on certain Russian oil shipments, but only for those already at sea. The WTI Crude Oil market for April 2026 is now pricing in a...

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Web3 Tag · 3d ago

The Grand Unity Governance Vote: Results Are In

The community has spoken — and the direction of CROSS is clear. Continue reading on CROSS Ecosystem Blog »

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Bitcoin Tag · 3d ago

SUN Token: The VIP Pass to TRON’s DeFi Universe — Staked by Celebrities, Airdropped to You

Press enter or click to view image in full size 🚀 SUN Token: The VIP Pass to TRON’s DeFi Universe — Staked by Celebrities, Airdropped to You Samuel 4 min read · Just now -- The sa...

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Crypto Briefing · 3d ago

Iran rejects uranium transfer proposal despite Trump’s optimism

Iran rejected a uranium transfer proposal even as Trump expressed optimism about negotiations. The “Iran agrees to end enrichment by April 30” market is at 44.4% YES, up from 35% y...

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Crypto Briefing · 3d ago

US Navy seizes Iranian tanker near Chinese warship in Strait of Hormuz

The US Navy seized an Iranian tanker near a Chinese warship, and the Strait of Hormuz traffic normalization market now sits at 25% YES for a return to normal by May 31. Expectation...

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Crypto Briefing · 3d ago

Trump warns US-Iran ceasefire may end if no deal by Wednesday

Donald Trump declared the US-Iran ceasefire might not be extended beyond Wednesday if a long-term agreement isn’t reached. The odds of Trump announcing the end of the ceasefire by...

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