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OpenAI eyes IPO before 2027 amid scrutiny of Altman’s finances

OpenAI plans to go public, but CEO Sam Altman’s financial interests remain opaque. On the IPOs before 2027 market , odds for an OpenAI IPO before 2027 sit at 15% YES. ## Market rea...

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Crypto Briefing · 16d ago

Middle East conflict risks global inflation spike, warns Australian treasurer

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers warned that the ongoing Middle East conflict poses global economic risks, particularly through accelerated inflation. On Polymarket, the market fo...

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Web3 Tag · 16d ago

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

If You Can’t Explain Yield, You Are the Yield — Concrete Aaron Dumapias 2 min read · Just now -- If You Can’t Explain Yield, You Are the Yield DeFi made yield look simple. Open a d...

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Web3 Tag · 16d ago

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

If You Can’t Explain Yield, You Are the Yield Alesandra Enriquez 2 min read · Just now -- Yield Looks Easy. It Isn’t. DeFi made everything look too clean. You deposit, you earn, nu...

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Crypto Briefing · 16d ago

Paulson warns US needs plan for potential Treasury demand collapse

Henry Paulson warned that the U.S. needs a contingency plan if demand for Treasuries collapses, and the odds of a U.S. recession by the end of 2026 sit at 23% YES on Polymarket. Pa...

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Crypto Briefing · 16d ago

China prioritizes US-Iran talks, traders await concrete developments

China’s foreign minister announced a priority to push the US and Iran back to the negotiation table. The Polymarket contract for no qualifying diplomatic US-Iran meeting by June 30...

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Blockchain Tag · 16d ago

Quantum Computing and Crypto Security: Risk, Reality, and How XDC Is Preparing Ahead

Quantum Computing and Crypto Security: Risk, Reality, and How XDC Is Preparing Ahead coinmasterraju 6 min read · Just now -- Press enter or click to view image in full size The Nex...

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Web3 Tag · 16d ago

Why Your Money Still Travels Like It’s 1995: A Reality Check on Global Payments

Why Your Money Still Travels Like It’s 1995: A Reality Check on Global Payments Claire Li 3 min read · Just now -- From the desk of a Senior Lead who spent a decade fixing broken s...

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Crypto Briefing · 16d ago

Oil prices dip as Israel-Lebanon ceasefire eases geopolitical tensions

Oil prices slipped after Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire effective April 16, pushing the crude oil $90-by-end-of-June market lower as the geopolitical risk premium...

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AMBCrypto · 16d ago

Injective Futures launch drives 20% OI surge – Will bulls push INJ to $4?

Injective [INJ] is starting to reflect a shift in both on-chain developments and price action. The launch of regulated Injective Futures in the United States marks a notable step f...

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NewsBTC · 16d ago

XRP Volatility Just Hit A Multi-Year Low – Analysts Explain Something Is About To Change

XRP is holding just above $1.40 as the broader market searches for direction, with buyers and sellers locked in a standoff that has produced little more than sideways price action...

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Crypto Briefing · 16d ago

Trump-brokered Israel-Lebanon ceasefire now active amid uncertainty

The Trump-imposed ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is now active, pushing the April 30 ceasefire market to 94% YES, up from 45% last week. Market reaction The April 30 ceasefir...

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Crypto Briefing · 16d ago

Drift Protocol partners with Tether for $150M recovery fund after exploit

Drift Protocol and Tether have announced a $150M collaboration to fund a user recovery pool and relaunch Drift Protocol after its April 1 exploit. The Polymarket contract on Solana...

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Cryptocurrency Tag · 16d ago

How to Create Your Own Solana Token From Scratch (Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners)

If you’ve ever wondered how crypto tokens are created, you’re not alone. The idea can seem intimidating — blockchains, wallets, keypairs… Continue reading on Medium »

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Trading Tag · 16d ago

Why 90% of Traders Lose — And the Simple Rulebook That Changes Everything

I blew up my first trading account in 11 days. Not because the market was unfair. Not because I got unlucky. Continue reading on Medium »

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Blockchain Tag · 16d ago

Your Bank is a WhatsApp Message Away!

How Xara and Solana Are Rewriting the Rules of Digital Finance Continue reading on Medium »

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Crypto Briefing · 16d ago

Trump hints at Iran war de-escalation, impacting December war declaration odds

President Donald Trump claimed the Iran war is “going along swimmingly” and hinted at a potential end soon. The market for a US war declaration by April 30 sits at 1% YES, unchange...

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Crypto Briefing · 16d ago

Lebanon accuses Israel of ceasefire violations amid market tensions

The Lebanese army has accused Israel of violating a ceasefire with acts of aggression. The Israel x Hezbollah ceasefire by April 30, 2026 market is at 93.7% YES, while the June 30...

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Crypto Briefing · 16d ago

Charles Schwab launches spot trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum

Charles Schwab announced the rollout of Schwab Crypto, a spot trading service for Bitcoin and Ethereum. The Bitcoin price on April 16 market shows a 99.9% probability of Bitcoin st...

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Crypto Briefing · 16d ago

US-brokered ceasefire takes effect, pausing 2026 Israel-Lebanon war

The US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has taken effect, pausing the 2026 Lebanon war. The ceasefire by April 30 market is at 93.7% YES, up from 45% a week ago. Trade...

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Web3 Tag · 16d ago

Yield in DeFi Looks Simple.

Brodindindun 2 min read · Just now -- Yield in DeFi Looks Simple. It Isn’t. When people open a DeFi platform, one thing usually stands out first: the number. High APYs, clean dashb...

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Ethereum Tag · 16d ago

Another article for the week On Concrete. If You Can’t Explain Yield, You Are the Yield

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Crypto Briefing · 16d ago

Middle East ceasefire tempers crude oil market sentiment, $90 target in doubt

A tentative Middle East ceasefire is shaping crude oil market sentiment, with the probability of crude hitting $90 by the end of June declining as traders price in potential de-esc...

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Cryptocurrency Tag · 16d ago

Crypto License in Switzerland: FINMA vs SRO — Which Path for Startups?

Crypto License in Switzerland: FINMA vs SRO — Which Path for Startups? Susane Clarke 5 min read · Just now -- Press enter or click to view image in full size Crypto License Switzer...

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U.Today · 16d ago

Shiba Inu (SHIB) Most Stable It Has Ever Been, Hyperliquid (HYPE) on Verge of New ATH, XRP Price Spikes Through First Resistance: Crypto Market Review

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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NewsBTC · 16d ago

Crypto Analyst Says It’s Time To Swap Bitcoin For XRP, Here’s Why

A crypto analyst has sparked fresh debate after warning investors to consider swapping their Bitcoin (BTC) for XRP. He argues that the shifting global reserve standards could resha...

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AMBCrypto · 16d ago

Chiliz [CHZ] eyes $0.057 after 17% rally – But a KEY hurdle still remains

Chiliz [CHZ] extended its bullish run for the second straight day. The latest gains suggest room for further upside, but past price action at this level indicates it could be a dec...

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CoinTelegraph · 16d ago

Bitcoin eyes $90K as whales absorb 20x daily BTC supply in 30 days

Written by Yashu Gola , Staff Writer Reviewed by Ray Salmond , Staff Editor Bitcoin eyes $90K as whales absorb 20x daily BTC supply in 30 days 1 hour ago Bitcoin price has entered...

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Trading Tag · 16d ago

Why HIP-3 Assets Are Poised to Become the Fastest-Growing Sector in Finance: The Dawn of True…

Why HIP-3 Assets Are Poised to Become the Fastest-Growing Sector in Finance: The Dawn of True 24/7/365 Markets Nolan 6 min read · 1 hour ago -- Press enter or click to view image i...

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Crypto Briefing · 16d ago

BOJ’s Ueda signals policy hold amid Middle East conflict concerns

Bank of Japan Governor Ueda signals caution due to Middle East conflict. The market for a rate decrease by April 28 sits at 0.4% YES. Governor Ueda’s remarks about the uncertain du...

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