Polymarket traders accused of ‘insider trading’ Nobel Peace Prize
Polymarket traders elevated the odds of María Corina Machado winning the Nobel Peace Prize hours before her award was announced. Source link
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Bitcoin
‘The Whole World Is a Casino’
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin neared $80K as Ki Young Ju flagged a 30% rebound, reviving crypto risk appetite. Tether minted $3B and froze record USDT, sharpening the Bitcoin vs. stablecoin split. THORChain moved 75,700 ETH in 1.5 days, with DeFi security and privacy debates set to grow. Week in Review Bitcoin knocked on the door of
Crypto
JPMorgan says tokenization will reshape funds industry
JPMorgan says tokenization could change how the funds industry operates, including the exchange-traded fund market. Summary JPMorgan said tokenization could reshape ETFs and the wider funds industry over the coming years. Ciarán Fitzpatrick said strong ETF tokenization use cases may still be a few years away. Tokenized ETFs could support faster settlement, improved redemption, and
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What Is Flork (FLORK)? The Stick Figure Meme That Became a Crypto Token — and Whether It’s Worth Anything
An MS Paint-style stick-figure meme unexpectedly became a focal point in the crypto market this week after the community on X linked the “Flork” imagery to the platform’s new “Custom Timelines” feature introduced on April 22. The FLORK token on Ethereum surged from a market cap of a few tens of thousands of dollars to
Tech & AI
4 tips for using hookup apps discretely — advice for Feeld, Tinder, AdultFriendFinder, and Grindr
There are a lot of valid reasons for looking for a hookup and you certainly don’t need to justify your quest for a fling to us. If you want to protect your privacy or at least keep a low profile while you swipe through sexy singles in your area, there are a few different approaches
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UK, US collaborate on security as King Charles plans US visit amid oil tensions
The UK is working closely with the US on security measures as King Charles prepares for his US visit. Crude oil remains over $105 a barrel amid Strait of Hormuz tensions. The crude oil all time high by April 30 market is at 1.4% YES, down from 2% a day ago. Market reaction This cooperation
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Tether shareholder was Boris Johnson’s advisor in Ukraine, report
UK political mega-donor and DigFinex shareholder Christopher Harborne reportedly traveled with Boris Johnson to Ukraine in 2023. Source link
Bitcoin
Brazil Bans Predictions Markets, Report Highlights Region’s Mining Potential
Key Takeaways: On April 24, Brazil banned non-financial prediction markets, restricting future derivative trades. Hashrate Index sees Latam becoming a Bitcoin mining hub, fueled by Brazil’s 133% YoY hashrate growth. Itau Ventures invested $10M in Minter to tackle future green energy waste via mobile Bitcoin mining. Brazil Issues Ban on Non-Financial Prediction Market Contracts The
Crypto
TRUMP Token Crashes 20% After Mar-a-Lago Event and Trump Team Sell-Offs
The price drop was instant after the conclusion of the event, making it another ‘sell-the-news’ move for the token. After a month of building hype around what was described by the POTUS himself as the “most exclusive” crypto and business conference in the world, in which many big names delivered speeches, the meme coin
Crypto
Crypto Firms Demand CLARITY Act Markup
A coalition of more than 120 crypto organizations led by the Crypto Council for Innovation and the Blockchain Association sent a joint letter to the Senate Banking Committee on April 23 demanding an immediate markup of the CLARITY Act, warning that further delay risks pushing investment, jobs, and technological development offshore while ceding global regulatory