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US Navy intercepts 13 ships amid Iran conflict, impacting oil prices

The U.S. Navy interdicted 13 ships in the U.S.-Iran conflict, and the Polymarket odds for the Strait of Hormuz blockade being lifted by May 31 have dropped to 82.5% YES, down from...

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Web3 Tag · 18d ago

The Live Nation Verdict Is a Wake-Up Call — And the Beginning of EventFi

A monopoly falls, and a new era of transparent, decentralized live experiences begins. Continue reading on Medium »

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Bitcoin Tag · 18d ago

How can I track the current Bitcoin prices?

Introduction Continue reading on Medium »

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Cryptocurrency Tag · 18d ago

Polymarket Ultimate Guide

Polymarket is a prediction market where you trade on real-world events. Instead of opinions, you put money behind your convictions. The… Continue reading on Medium »

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Crypto Briefing · 18d ago

Israel expands security zone in Lebanon amid ceasefire talks with Hezbollah

Netanyahu’s military operations in southern Lebanon are being compared to Gaza tactics. The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire by April 30 market sits at 73.5% YES, up from 41% just yester...

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Cryptocurrency Tag · 18d ago

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

The DeFi dashboard is a masterpiece of psychological engineering & mind blowing. You connect with your wallet, see a flashing green 42%… Continue reading on Medium »

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Crypto Briefing · 18d ago

Iran to route Strait of Hormuz tolls through domestic banks

Iran plans to channel Strait of Hormuz toll payments through its banks, according to ISNA. Strait of Hormuz traffic normalization by April 30 is at 36% YES. The decision to handle...

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Crypto Briefing · 18d ago

Anthropic plans UK rollout of Mythos AI model for financial institutions

Anthropic plans UK rollout of Mythos AI model for financial institutions Anthropic's AI model, Mythos, triggers cybersecurity concerns amidst its UK financial sector debut. Share A...

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Crypto Briefing · 18d ago

Israel demolishes 1,400+ buildings in southern Lebanon since March 2

Israel has systematically demolished over 1,400 buildings in southern Lebanon since March 2. The market for military action in Greater Beirut by April 17 sits at 100% YES. The expa...

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Cryptocurrency Tag · 18d ago

FTX Cryptocurrency and Bankruptcy Insights: FTX Overview, Collapse Timeline, Causes, and Market…

FTX Cryptocurrency and Bankruptcy Insights: FTX Overview, Collapse Timeline, Causes, and Market Impact Andrea Volovsky 5 min read · Just now -- Introduction The collapse of FTX rem...

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Decrypt · 18d ago

Snap Cuts 1,000 Jobs, Aims to Save $500 Million as AI Reshapes Operations

News Business Snap Cuts 1,000 Jobs, Aims to Save $500 Million as AI Reshapes Operations Social media company Snap is restructuring operations to focus on profitability as AI tools...

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Crypto Briefing · 18d ago

Tether commits $150M to aid Drift Protocol after $285M Solana exploit

Tether is committing up to $150M to support Drift Protocol after a $285M exploit. The Polymarket contract for Solana above $30 on April 19 sits at 99.8% YES. Market reaction The $2...

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Crypto Briefing · 18d ago

S&P 500 opens higher amid US-Iran ceasefire optimism

The S&P 500 opened up 9.61 points, or 0.14%, at 7,032.56, confirming a YES resolution for the April 16 market. The odds for S&P 500 opening up on April 16 are at 99.9% YES....

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DeFi Tag · 18d ago

Building the Productive Launchpad: A Review of the IFOPool Contract

In decentralized finance, capital is often binary. You either stake tokens to earn yield or hold them in a launchpad to qualify for new… Continue reading on Medium »

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Trading Tag · 18d ago

A Big Update on What’s New at Fere: Credits, Referrals, Points and more

We saw a surge in traffic recently. A lot of new users, a lot of new queries, a lot of activity across the platform. Continue reading on Medium »

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Bitcoin Magazine · 18d ago

Charles Schwab to Launch Spot Bitcoin Trading for Retail Clients

Bitcoin Magazine Charles Schwab to Launch Spot Bitcoin Trading for Retail Clients Charles Schwab announced further details and plans in their attempt to launch direct spot bitcoin...

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The Block · 18d ago

Charles Schwab begins rollout of spot bitcoin, ethereum trading platform

The new platform, called Schwab Crypto, will roll out over the coming weeks and will only support bitcoin and ethereum at first.

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DeFi Tag · 18d ago

How Do Automated Market Makers Function in DeFi?

Automated Market Maker (AMM)? Continue reading on Write A Catalyst »

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Blockchain Tag · 18d ago

The AI Trust Layer: Why 100% of Law Firms Prioritize Document Integrity

The Trust Deficit in the Era of AI Adoption Continue reading on Medium »

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Ethereum Tag · 18d ago

Why Your Wallet Shows a Name Instead of an Address

Crypto UX has been a great let down in the adoption of web3. One of the hardest stuff to remember are wallet addresses… Continue reading on Medium »

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AMBCrypto · 18d ago

Hyperbridge revises exploit losses to $2.5M, traces funds to Binance

Hyperbridge has revised the financial impact of its recent Token Gateway exploit, increasing the estimated loss from roughly $237,000 to approximately $2.5 million following a full...

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Blockchain Tag · 18d ago

Protocol Review: Aavegotchi’s `SvgFacet.sol` The On-Chain Rendering Engine

Protocol Review: Aavegotchi’s `SvgFacet.sol` The On-Chain Rendering Engine Nursca 2 min read · Just now -- Aavegotchi is a DeFi-powered NFT game built on Polygon, where each gotchi...

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Cryptocurrency Tag · 18d ago

BNB Chart Setup Guide: Technical Analysis for Binance Coin on Bitunix

BNB Chart Setup Guide: Technical Analysis for Binance Coin on Bitunix Minionx 2 min read · Just now -- Trading Binance Coin (BNB) without technical analysis is like driving without...

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Crypto Briefing · 18d ago

Iranian oil tankers bypass US blockade, move 11M barrels through Sea of Oman

Iranian oil tankers have moved 11 million barrels through the Sea of Oman despite a U.S. naval blockade. The Strait of Hormuz traffic normalization market for April 30 sits at 6% Y...

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Crypto Briefing · 18d ago

Iran demands US commitments, impacting peace deal timeline

Iran’s demand that the US meet its commitments has driven down odds of a permanent peace deal by April 22, 2026. The market now sits at 15.5% YES, a sharp fall from 26% just 24 hou...

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Crypto Briefing · 18d ago

ECB holds rates steady amid ‘layer cake of shocks’ as April decision looms

The European Central Bank has maintained its current rates, with President Christine Lagarde citing a “layer cake of shocks” hitting the global economy. The odds of the ECB announc...

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Crypto Briefing · 18d ago

Iran demands framework before new talks, stalling US-Iran meeting prospects

Iran’s insistence on establishing a framework before new talks has weakened prospects for a US-Iran meeting by April 30. The US-Iran meeting by April 30 market still sits at 100% Y...

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Bitcoin Tag · 18d ago

Rally Meets Resistance | April 16, 2026

The rally has been impressive, but it is now getting close to the kind of area that can really test the market. The S&P 500 (SPX) has… Continue reading on Medium »

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Coinmonks · 18d ago

The Silent Shift: Why Modern Workers Are Stepping Back Without Quitting

There is a strange silence growing inside modern workplaces — not the calm of satisfaction, but the quiet absence of emotional presence. People are still logging in, replying to em...

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Crypto Briefing · 18d ago

Schwab to offer direct Bitcoin, Ethereum trading by Q2 2026

Charles Schwab plans to offer direct Bitcoin and Ethereum trading by Q2 2026 through its Schwab Crypto platform. Bitcoin’s probability of staying above $68,000 on April 16 currentl...

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