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Iran faces increased repression, economic woes post-ceasefire

Reports of increased repression and economic deterioration in Iran continue after the ceasefire. The odds of the Iranian regime falling by May 31 are at 4% YES, up slightly from 3....

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Crypto Briefing · 12d ago

Rumen Radev leads polls ahead of Bulgaria’s April 19 election

Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria party is leading polls before Bulgaria’s April 19 election, with the Polymarket contract on Radev becoming the next prime minister at 96.4% YES,...

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Crypto Briefing · 12d ago

Intel CEO signs deals with Terafab, Google; acquires 49% stake in Irish fab

Intel CEO Li Bu Tan signed deals with Elon Musk’s Terafab and Google and acquired a 49% stake in an Irish fab, but the Polymarket contract on NVIDIA being the largest company by ma...

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Crypto Briefing · 12d ago

Oil tankers reverse course in Persian Gulf amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

Several oil tankers have reversed course in the Persian Gulf, hesitating to transit the Strait of Hormuz. The market for “Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by end of April...

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Crypto Briefing · 12d ago

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz amid US-brokered ceasefire with Israel, Lebanon

On day 50 of the US-Iran conflict, Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz for commercial vessels as part of a US-brokered 10-day ceasefire with Israel and Lebanon. The market for a per...

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DeFi Tag · 12d ago

GENIUS Claim Now Live: Season 1 Airdrop Guide 2026

Not Everyone Wants a Dead Mouse in the Mail Genius 3 min read · Just now -- Not everyone wants a dead mouse in the mail. This is a lesson I learned the hard way; the lesson snuck i...

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DeFi Tag · 12d ago

If You Can’t Explain Yield, You Are the Yield The first thing most people notice when they enter…

Alpha Mira 3 min read · Just now -- If You Can’t Explain Yield, You Are the Yield The first thing most people notice when they enter DeFi is the yield. 20%. 50%. Sometimes even hig...

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Crypto Briefing · 12d ago

Fidelity buys $163M in Bitcoin, prediction markets bullish on April prices

Fidelity purchased $163 million worth of Bitcoin, and the April 15 market for Bitcoin reaching $78,000-$80,000 sits at 100% YES. Prediction markets reflect the bullish read on Fide...

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Web3 Tag · 12d ago

Web3 Development in 2026: Updated Stack, Real Tooling, and What’s Actually Worth Building

The Web3 developer experience in 2026 is unrecognizable compared to 2021. Continue reading on Medium »

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AMBCrypto · 12d ago

$606K Bitcoin from Bitfinex hack on the move: Is the U.S. preparing to sell?

The U.S. government moved $606K in Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime on Thursday, the 16th of April. Although it was not clear whether the transfer was meant for a sell-off or custody purp...

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Cryptocurrency Tag · 12d ago

Empire Crypto Data: Crypto Wallets Guide 2026

If you are entering the crypto world, the first thing you must understand is crypto wallets. Without a wallet, you cannot safely store… Continue reading on Medium »

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Crypto Briefing · 12d ago

Oil tankers exit Persian Gulf safely via Strait of Hormuz

A convoy of oil tankers has safely exited the Persian Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, according to vessel tracking data. The market on Strait of Hormuz traffic returning to normal b...

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DeFi Tag · 12d ago

If the Yield Looks Easy, You’re Probably Paying for It

If the Yield Looks Easy, You’re Probably Paying for It Paoloace 3 min read · Just now -- gmcrete. DeFi made yield feel effortless. Open a dashboard and it’s all right there. APYs t...

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Cryptocurrency Tag · 12d ago

Empire Crypto Data: Crypto Trading Strategies Guide

Crypto trading is fast, exciting, and highly profitable — but also extremely risky without a clear plan. Many beginners enter the market… Continue reading on Medium »

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Crypto Briefing · 12d ago

Strait of Hormuz reopens, easing oil supply concerns amid US-Iran tensions

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has eased concerns about prolonged supply disruption, putting downward pressure on the Polymarket contract for crude oil reaching $90 by June...

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Bitcoin Tag · 12d ago

Easing US-Iran Tensions, Cooling Inflation Driving Ongoing Crypto Market Rally

The cryptocurrency market rallied nearly 5%, crossing the $2.5 trillion mark as tensions between the US and Iran eased and macroeconomic… Continue reading on Medium »

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Fintech Tag · 12d ago

The Fix Exists.

How modern infrastructure is finally solving cross-border payments — and what that looks like in practice. Continue reading on Medium »

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Crypto Briefing · 12d ago

Iran hopeful for preliminary agreement with US to extend ceasefire

An Iranian official expressed optimism for a preliminary agreement with the US, suggesting progress in extending the current ceasefire. The market for US-Iran ceasefire by April 21...

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NewsBTC · 12d ago

A ‘Sustained’ Crypto Winter? Trading Volume Hits Lowest Levels Since 2023 – Report

A recent report has suggested that the digital assets market has likely entered its “crypto winter” after the sector’s market capitalization and trading volume continued to decline...

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U.Today · 12d ago

Why 0.00001823 BTC Level Becomes Crucial for XRP Price Outlook in April 2026

Cover image via U.Today Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by our writers are their own and do not represent the views of U.Today. The financial and market information provided on...

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Cryptocurrency Tag · 12d ago

Flash USDT And Software Available.

🔥 About Flash USDT Continue reading on Medium »

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Crypto Briefing · 12d ago

Americans own more Bitcoin than gold, 50M holders surpass 37M gold owners

A River report shows approximately 50 million Americans now own Bitcoin, surpassing the 37 million who own gold. The Polymarket contract for Bitcoin above $60,000 by April 19 sits...

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Crypto Briefing · 12d ago

Anthropic valuation hits $800B amid US strategic asset recognition

Anthropic’s valuation has reached $800 billion, and the odds of Anthropic having the third best AI model by April 30 sit at ? YES. Market reaction Anthropic’s valuation more than d...

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Crypto Briefing · 12d ago

Trump faces increased pressure after inconclusive Iran engagement

Domestic political strain following an inconclusive military engagement with Iran has increased pressure on Donald Trump’s presidency. The market for Trump leaving office by April...

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Crypto Briefing · 12d ago

Russian military operations continue, ceasefire by April 30 unlikely

The latest ISW report documents persistent Russian military operations, pushing odds for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire by April 30 down to 1.7% YES. Odds have dipped from 2% a week ag...

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Fintech Tag · 12d ago

350 Cryptocurrencies. Full Invoicing. This Is What Crypto Payments Should Have Always Looked Like.

How GaragePay is making cryptocurrency acceptance seamless, compliant, and genuinely accessible for every business — not just the… Continue reading on Medium »

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Crypto Briefing · 12d ago

ONPE distribution failure impacts Lima polling stations during election

ONPE discovered mid-voting that electoral materials were not distributed at certain Lima polling stations. Rafael López Aliaga’s odds for the 2026 Peruvian presidential election si...

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Fintech Tag · 12d ago

I Built a Fraud Detection System That Explains Itself. Here’s What I Learned.

Most fraud detection systems work like a bouncer at an exclusive club. No explanation, no appeal, just a vague “you’re not on the list!!”… Continue reading on Medium »

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AMBCrypto · 12d ago

Humanity Protocol jumps 12% – Does price action signal an 18% rally ahead?

With a 12.30% gain, Humanity Protocol [H] has extended its bullish streak for the third straight day. In fact, the activity of the top 100 holders and the price action suggest that...

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Cryptocurrency Tag · 12d ago

XRPSwap.org Review 2026: The #1 Decentralized Exchange on XRP Ledger — Swap XRP, RLUSD & XRPL…

What Is XRPSwap? The Leading DEX Built Natively on XRP Ledger Continue reading on Medium »

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