Nepal protests drive spike in Bitchat downloads
Jack Dorsey’s decentralised messaging app Bitchat saw a large spike in downloads from Nepal amid protests and a social media crackdown. Source link
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Coinbase urges CFTC to keep prediction markets under rules
Coinbase has urged U.S. derivatives regulators to keep prediction markets under existing rules, filing a formal response as legal pressure builds around event-based contracts. Summary Coinbase has submitted a letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission arguing that prediction markets fall within existing regulatory authority. Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad said event-based contracts resemble traditional
Tech & AI
UK Tech Ministers Opposing Government Plans to Align with EU AI Rules
UK technology ministers are briefing against government plans to adopt EU regulations, arguing that it could restrict the growth of Britain’s tech and AI sector. The post UK Tech Ministers Opposing Government Plans to Align with EU AI Rules appeared first on TechRepublic. Source link
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Iran threatens ceasefire breach amid US Hormuz escort plan launch
## Market Snapshot The market for a potential US invasion of Iran before 2027 currently shows heightened interest, with the threat of a ceasefire breach potentially increasing the likelihood of a US military response. The odds for Donald Trump announcing a blockade lift of the Strait of Hormuz by May 31, 2026, have decreased significantly,
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China Defies US Sanctions on Oil Refiners With Sweeping Non-Compliance Order
Key Takeaways: On May 2, China’s MOFCOM invoked the Blocking Statute against U.S. OFAC sanctions on 5 local oil refiners. SMU’s Henry Gao notes this 1st use of the statute since 2021 forces global companies to pick between markets. Next, Chinese firms can sue for losses from these sanctions, as Beijing might prepare countermeasures. China’s
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Solana validators play delay games — Toly wants them punished
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko called for financial punishment today for validators who delay block times to steal rewards. Source link
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CFTC prediction market rules spark industry debate
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has received more than 1,500 public responses on its proposed rule for prediction market event contracts. Summary CFTC has received more than 1,500 public comments on its prediction markets rule, with firms backing its authority while state regulators push back. Kalshi, Polymarket, and Andreessen Horowitz supported the CFTC, urging
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Wordle today: The answer and hints for May 4, 2026
Today’s Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you’re a talker. If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO:
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BG Wealth Collapses in Apparent ‘Rug Pull’ as US Authorities Seize Website
The investment scheme BG Wealth Sharing Ltd., previously flagged by the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a Ponzi scheme, has seemingly collapsed. Following months of soliciting investments from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and global retail investors, the platform has halted withdrawals. Concurrently, US federal authorities have seized its primary web domain, and regulators
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Israeli military strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon amid ceasefire violations
## Market Snapshot The “Israel withdraws from Lebanon by April 30, 2026” market reflects a low probability of a YES outcome due to ongoing military actions, with recent operations against Hezbollah decreasing implied odds. The market for a potential withdrawal by June 30, 2026, is priced at 9.5% YES, while the May 31, 2026, market