Iranian hardliners tighten grip, reducing odds of regime change
## Market Snapshot The market for Reza Pahlavi entering Iran by June 30 shows a 5.5% YES probability, slightly down from 6%. The
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Kashkari tempers hopes for 2026 cuts as war muddies inflation path
Minneapolis Fed president Neel Kashkari has shifted from penciling in one or two 2026 cuts to a data‑dependent stance as the Iran war
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Upbit lists MEGA token, boosting MegaETH FDV prospects over $500M
## Market Snapshot The market for MegaETH FDV one day after launch is currently evaluating the likelihood of the FDV exceeding $500M. Markets
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Solana Yield Protocol Carrot Shuts Down After $8M Exploit
Carrot, a Solana-based DeFi yield protocol, announced its permanent shutdown on April 30, 2026, after losing approximately $8 million in total value locked,
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MSTR Snaps 9-Month Losing Streak With 33% Gain in April
MSTR is up roughly 9.5% year-to-date, placing it ahead of the Nasdaq and the S&P 500, while the BTC backing its treasury
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137 Ventures reloads with $700m to chase AI agents and space
137 Ventures has raised over $700m across two new funds, lifting AUM above $15b as it doubles down on AI agents, robotics, advanced
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Trump comments dampen prospects for US-Iran diplomatic meeting
## Market Snapshot Next US x Iran Diplomatic Meeting is currently priced with skepticism, suggesting low probability for an imminent meeting. Iran’s Enriched
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Why Brad Garlinghouse still backs CLARITY Act
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse declared at XRP Las Vegas that the CLARITY Act will pass by the end of May, his third public
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Hezbollah refuses to disarm, impacting Israeli withdrawal outlook
## Market Snapshot Israel Withdraws from Lebanon by June 30, 2026: 9.5% YES (24h ago: 10%). Iran Military Action by April 30, 2026:
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Crypto VC shrinks to $659m in April, lowest since 2024
Crypto VC funding slid to $659m across 63 April deals, a 74% drop from March that drags monthly flows back to 2024 lows