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Iran mandates IRGC approval for vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Iran now requires IRGC approval for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The market on Strait of Hormuz traffic returning to normal by April 30 sits at 64.5% YES, down from 60%...

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Crypto Briefing · 13d ago

Trump says Xi pleased with Strait of Hormuz opening, meeting planned

Trump says China’s President Xi is pleased with the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, while the Polymarket contract on Trump announcing the blockade’s lifting by May 31, 2026, holds...

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Crypto Briefing · 13d ago

Strait of Hormuz traffic sees mild recovery, geopolitical risks persist

Strait of Hormuz traffic has only mildly recovered in April, with the market for normalization by April 30 now at 64.5% YES, down from 60% yesterday. Market reaction The April 30 m...

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Crypto Briefing · 13d ago

EU to expand naval mission after Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz

The European Union plans to expand its naval mission, Aspides, after Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz market sits at 64.5% YES. Market reaction The market f...

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AMBCrypto · 13d ago

XRP rebounds from $1.4 – Can bulls push toward $1.67 next?

XRP is starting to regain strength after holding firm at a critical demand zone near $1.4. The reaction from that level was not weak or hesitant. Price bounced with intent, and sin...

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Crypto Briefing · 13d ago

Jason Ballard: Technology must prioritize families’ needs, long commutes harm mental health, and military construction is set for explosive growth | TWIST

Jason Ballard: Technology must prioritize families’ needs, long commutes harm mental health, and military construction is set for explosive growth | TWIST 3D printing technology is...

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Crypto Briefing · 13d ago

Meta to cut 8,000 jobs amid big tech cost-cutting efforts

Meta Platforms plans to cut 8,000 jobs, and Trump’s Strait of Hormuz announcement has shifted geopolitical expectations. Crude oil predictions for June now show decreased odds that...

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Cryptocurrency Tag · 13d ago

FLASH BITCOIN SOFTWARE TO ALL BLOCKCHAIN WALLETS

Flash BITCOIN software makes it easy to send fake BITCOIN for free. It is a fork that generates BITCOIN on the btc network, and this flash… Continue reading on Medium »

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Crypto Briefing · 13d ago

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open, oil prices fall over 10%

Iran’s announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open” has sent oil prices down over 10%, and prediction markets on Strait traffic normalization are now repricing. The...

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Crypto Briefing · 13d ago

Iran-linked ships cross US blockade line in Gulf of Oman

Iran-linked ships have crossed a US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman. The market on “Trump announces US blockade of Hormuz lifted by May 31” sits at 87.5% YES, unchanged from 24 h...

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Crypto Briefing · 13d ago

Moscow’s Soviet-style tactics dim Russia-Ukraine ceasefire prospects

Daniel Fried’s comments on Moscow’s return to Soviet-style escalation tactics have pushed the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire outlook slightly lower. The ceasefire by May 31, 2026 market...

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Crypto Briefing · 13d ago

Iran ties Strait of Hormuz access to ceasefire terms

Iran is tying Strait of Hormuz access to ceasefire terms. The market for diplomatic meetings with Iran by April 30 sits at 18.6% YES. The meetings market spiked 4 points to 12% aft...

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NewsBTC · 13d ago

Bitcoin LTH Data Turns Cautious: Supply Rises, But SOPR Stays Below 1.0

Bitcoin’s long-term holder cohort is still expanding, but a key profitability gauge has slipped back below neutral, creating a more cautious read on market structure even as older...

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Crypto Briefing · 13d ago

Trump frustration raises questions about Netanyahu’s political future

Trump’s dissatisfaction with Israeli actions has sparked speculation about Netanyahu’s tenure, with odds for Netanyahu stepping down by June 30 at 5.5% YES, down from 6% yesterday....

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Fintech Tag · 13d ago

When a Bank Says It Was Built for Freelancers, How Do You Know If That Is True?

Evaluating whether Novo’s positioning as the financial platform for self employed workers reflects genuine product design or marketing… Continue reading on Medium »

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DeFi Tag · 13d ago

TRX Portal: Stake TRX, Earn 6% APY, and Get Your Share of the Airdrop — The Same Platform Elon…

The official gateway to the TRON ecosystem. Connect your wallet, stake TRX, and claim rewards in real time. Continue reading on Medium »

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Trading Tag · 13d ago

What Are The Most Overrated Things In Trading?

Why Your “Essential” Strategy is Holding You Back Continue reading on Medium »

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Cryptocurrency Tag · 13d ago

Sent Crypto to the Wrong Address or Lost Funds to a Scam? What You Do Next Matters

Have you lost your crypto assets to a scam, a fake investment platform, or by sending funds to the wrong address? This isn’t a minor… Continue reading on Medium »

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Crypto Briefing · 13d ago

Antalya Quartet backs Pakistan’s mediation in US-Iran talks

The Antalya Quartet has endorsed Pakistan’s mediation efforts between the US and Iran, but the market for a US-Iran diplomatic meeting by June 30 sits at just 2% YES. Market reacti...

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Crypto Briefing · 13d ago

Trump declines NATO aid in Persian Gulf, strains US-Europe ties

US President Donald Trump declined NATO’s offer of assistance in the Persian Gulf, pushing odds of a US withdrawal from NATO by April 30 to 1.2% YES, up from 1% the day before. The...

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Crypto Briefing · 13d ago

Kain Warwick: Quantum computing threatens Bitcoin’s security, the community’s resistance to innovation stifles growth, and financial tribalism shapes investment psychology | Unchained

Kain Warwick: Quantum computing threatens Bitcoin’s security, the community’s resistance to innovation stifles growth, and financial tribalism shapes investment psychology | Unchai...

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Crypto Briefing · 13d ago

Deutsche Börse invests in Kraken; Bitcoin faces miner, Bhutan sell-offs

Deutsche Börse’s investment in Kraken and a UK firm tokenizing a £50B fund drew cheers, yet Bitcoin faces headwinds from miner and Bhutan selling. Bitcoin above $62,000 on April 18...

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Bitcoin Tag · 13d ago

Cryptocurrency — “Exactly as Planned”

It’s hard to shake the feeling. Continue reading on Medium »

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Cryptocurrency Tag · 13d ago

If You Can’t Explain Where Your Yield Comes From, You Are the Yield

DeFi made yield easy to see. That’s exactly what makes it so easy to misunderstand. Continue reading on Medium »

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Cryptocurrency Tag · 13d ago

Sampson Imoabasi James, widely recognized by his alias “London Boy,” is described as a strategic…

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Crypto Briefing · 13d ago

Bitcoin holds above $62,000 amid rising inflation and geopolitical tensions

Rising inflation driven by energy costs is pinching American wallets, with 65% of consumers saying price increases outpace their income. Bitcoin above $62,000 on April 18 sits at 9...

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Crypto Briefing · 13d ago

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire holds as no sirens reported for over 24 hours

No air raid sirens have been reported in Israel for over 24 hours following the recent ceasefire. The Israel x Hezbollah ceasefire by April 30 market is at 94% YES, up from 45% a w...

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Crypto Briefing · 13d ago

Iran rejects Trump’s claims amid oil sanction relief talks

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf called Trump’s claims “false,” and the market for Trump agreeing to Iranian oil sanction relief in April sits at 52.5% YES, up from 28% a week a...

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Ethereum Tag · 13d ago

Tracing a USDC Supply Flow on Aave

From interface interaction to contract execution Continue reading on Ethereum Infra Observations »

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Crypto Briefing · 13d ago

US Navy warns of unclear mine threats in Strait of Hormuz

The US Navy issued an advisory about unclear mine threats in the Strait of Hormuz. Odds for the UK sending warships through the strait by April 30, 2026, are at 6% YES, down from 1...

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