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The Lightning Network isn’t ‘helplessly broken’

Opinion Share this article X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email The Lightning Network isn’t ‘helplessly broken’ Shell argues the network is fixable and proposes a different framing...

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Crypto Briefing · 6d ago

Iran rejects uranium transfer to US, dashing hopes for quick enrichment deal

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has flatly rejected any uranium transfer to the U.S., stating it “has never been an option.” The odds of an enrichment agreement by April 30 now sit at 25.2...

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Blockchain Tag · 6d ago

Amazon Stock Prediction: Average Selling Price Per Unit Trend for Bitunix AMZNUSDT

Profiting from the Amazon stock forecast requires understanding that markets are information processing machines. Every piece of data… Continue reading on Medium »

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Crypto Briefing · 6d ago

Eric Swalwell resigns amid ethics probe, ending US Rep role by May 31

Eric Swalwell’s resignation amid ethics investigations has pushed “Eric Swalwell out as US Rep by May 31” to 100% YES, eliminating any remaining NO position. With 43 days until the...

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Blockchain Tag · 6d ago

A Wallet Feels Smaller Than It Looks When Network Support Is Unclear

Why visible asset and network coverage plays a bigger role in usability than most crypto products admit Continue reading on Medium »

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Web3 Tag · 6d ago

Supported Networks Matter More Than Most Wallet Users Realize

Why clear asset and network coverage helps a multi-chain wallet feel more useful, understandable, and trustworthy from the start Continue reading on Medium »

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Crypto Briefing · 6d ago

US, Israel claim strategic success over Iran’s nuclear, missile programs

The US and Israel are claiming a strategic victory over Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, pushing the Israel military action market to 14.4% YES, up from 4% yesterday. Market re...

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Crypto Briefing · 6d ago

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil supply routes

Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed odds of WTI Crude Oil surging above $160 in April 2026 to 1.4% YES on Polymarket, as traders reassess the likelihood of a major pr...

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Crypto Briefing · 6d ago

Strait of Hormuz closure tightens supply, raises food prices in South Asia, Africa

The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, and the Polymarket contract for Strait of Hormuz traffic normalization by end of April shows...

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Crypto Briefing · 6d ago

US prepares to board Iran-linked ships after gunboat attack in Hormuz

The US is preparing to board Iran-linked ships globally following an attack by Iranian gunboats on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz traffic market tracking wh...

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Fintech Tag · 6d ago

Why Smart Crypto Investors Are Moving Away from Manual Trading And What They Are Using Instead

The cryptocurrency market has entered a new phase. Continue reading on Medium »

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Crypto Briefing · 6d ago

Iran reviews US proposals as Pakistan mediates in ceasefire talks

Iran is reviewing US proposals while publicly maintaining a hardline stance, claiming no intention to compromise. The likelihood of a ceasefire breach by April 21 is at 17.5%, up f...

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Crypto Briefing · 6d ago

CBS report shows continued US blockade, IRGC control in Strait of Hormuz

CBS aired a rare report from inside the Strait of Hormuz, showing continued U.S. blockade and IRGC control. The market for fewer than 10 ships transiting between April 13-19 is at...

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Crypto Briefing · 6d ago

Israeli artillery fire in southern Lebanon tests ceasefire agreement

Israeli artillery fire in southern Lebanon has undermined the ceasefire agreement brokered on April 16. The Israel x Hezbollah ceasefire by April 30 market sits at 100% YES, though...

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Web3 Tag · 6d ago

Deep Dive: The 2026 Crypto Anti-Phishing & Security Guide — How to Spot a Fake Exchange Instantly

As the crypto market evolves, the camouflage tactics of fake exchanges (often known as “pig butchering” scams or rug pulls) are becoming… Continue reading on Medium »

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Fintech Tag · 6d ago

Senator Warren’s National Security Lecture to Elon Musk Exposes Her Own Hypocrisy

She built the agency. She wrote the law. She designed the mandatory data collection that private citizens cannot opt out of and are never… Continue reading on Government and Policy...

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Crypto Briefing · 6d ago

US military plans to seize Iran-linked oil tankers globally

The U.S. military plans to seize Iran-linked oil tankers and commercial ships worldwide, a move that has pushed odds of Trump agreeing to Iranian oil sanctions relief by April 30 d...

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Crypto Briefing · 6d ago

Iran delays next round of indirect talks with US, complicating ceasefire efforts

Iran hasn’t given the green light for the next round of indirect talks with the US. The market for Iran agreeing to end uranium enrichment by April 30 sits at 25.2% YES, down from...

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Crypto Briefing · 6d ago

Galiabaf’s ceasefire talks signal progress in US-Iran nuclear negotiations

Mohammad Bagher Galiabaf’s negotiations for a ceasefire signal progress in US-Iran talks. The odds for Iran surrendering its enriched uranium stockpile by April 30, 2026, sit at 33...

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DeFi Tag · 6d ago

‎GetBlock: Execution-Grade Infrastructure for Winning on Solana.

Continue reading on Medium »

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Crypto Briefing · 6d ago

French UNIFIL soldier killed in Lebanon, raising ceasefire concerns

A French UNIFIL soldier was killed in an attack in southern Lebanon. The Israel x Hezbollah ceasefire by April 30 market sits at 100% YES, but the killing raises questions about th...

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Crypto Briefing · 6d ago

Iran threatens missile use, raising doubts about US-Iran ceasefire stability

Iran’s warning about using newly built Nasrallah missiles if the war resumes has traders rethinking the ceasefire’s stability. The odds for the US-Iran ceasefire ending by April 21...

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Crypto Briefing · 6d ago

$760M bet placed against oil prices before Iran opens Strait of Hormuz

A $760 million bet against oil prices was placed 20 minutes before Iran’s foreign minister announced the Strait of Hormuz would be open. WTI Crude Oil hitting $160 in April sits at...

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Crypto Briefing · 6d ago

BlackRock clients add $284M in Bitcoin amid geopolitical tensions

BlackRock’s clients added $283.96 million worth of Bitcoin to their portfolios, a move that coincides with lower odds on Polymarket for Bitcoin dipping below $60,000 by the end of...

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Crypto Briefing · 6d ago

Trump escalates pressure on Iran as tankers resume through Hormuz

Shipping has resumed through the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump threatened further action while claiming progress in talks with Iran. The market for fewer than 10 ships transi...

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AMBCrypto · 6d ago

Bitcoin STHs realize gains: Correction or short squeeze, what’s ahead?

The current market setup is approaching an inflection point where bulls will need to step up. From a technical perspective, Bitcoin’s [BTC] 2.57% rally on the 17th of April pushed...

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NewsBTC · 6d ago

ADA Deja Vu? Cardano Price Surged 200% Last Time It Was At This Support Level

The Cardano price has been a poor indicator of the positive momentum injected into the cryptocurrency market over the past week. Despite most large-cap altcoins surging on the back...

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Web3 Tag · 6d ago

The Internet Is Under Attack, And Drosera Network Is the Trap It Never Saw Coming

How one protocol is quietly rebuilding Ethereum’s security from the ground up Continue reading on Medium »

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Cryptocurrency Tag · 6d ago

Money 2.0

Why “Math” is the more secure than “Paper.” Continue reading on Medium »

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Crypto Briefing · 6d ago

US Treasury sanctions Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, increasing pressure on Iran

The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, adding economic pressure on Iran. The odds of Trump agreeing to Iranian oil sanction relief in April sit a...

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