May 14, 2026

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Crypto

Prediction markets debate closes Consensus Miami

Prediction markets closed out Consensus Miami 2026 as the subject of a live debate on whether they are regulated financial derivatives or gambling products operating outside state law. Summary The closing Consensus Miami 2026 session debated whether prediction markets are CFTC-regulated financial instruments or unlicensed gambling under state gaming laws. CFTC Chairman Michael Selig said

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Coinbase

Elizabeth Holmes’ X account is posting again — but is it really her?

Somebody claiming to be former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes is tweeting, replying, and occasionally trolling on X. Source link

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Tech & AI

Travel blogger offers glimpse at suffering aboard hantavirus-stricken ship

Boston-based travel blogger Jake Rosmarin is among the approximately 100 people aboard the m/v Hondius, a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean now struggling to contain a deadly hantavirus outbreak.  In a tearful video Rosmarin filmed for TikTok, the outside world was asked to remember the “uncertainty” for passengers. “What is happening is very real

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Crypto

Iran fires on US forces after oil tanker incident amid escalating tensions

## Market Snapshot Iran’s airspace closure market for May 8 is priced at 4.1% YES, unchanged from 24 hours ago with the deadline today. For May 31, the market reflects a 34.5% YES probability, up from 28% a day earlier. The Bab el-Mandeb Strait closure market is currently priced at 7.2% YES. ## Key Takeaways

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Crypto

Why Yat Siu says the metaverse is over

Animoca Brands chairman Yat Siu told Consensus Miami 2026 that the metaverse is over as a consumer destination, and that 100 billion AI agents will become blockchain’s primary users. Summary Yat Siu said the pandemic-era vision of humans living in virtual worlds was wrong, and that the metaverse was a proof of concept for AI

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Bitcoin

Coinbase Reports 8.6% Record Market Share and $200 Million Derivatives Revenue

Key Takeaways Coinbase reached 8.6% crypto trading volume market share, setting a new company high. Derivatives adoption lifted retail annualized revenue above $200 million, expanding Coinbase’s revenue mix. Base and USDC activity could further strengthen Coinbase’s role in digital payments. Coinbase Hits Record Market Share as Derivatives Revenue Tops $200 Million Coinbase Global Inc. (Nasdaq:

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Coinbase

ZachXBT brands scammed XRP holders ‘exit liquidity for insiders’

ZachXBT says he’s disinclined to help out scammed XRP holders who he believes “provide nothing of value to the industry.” Source link

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Crypto

Coinbase reports $394M Q1 loss as stock declines 5% after hours amid trading slowdown

Coinbase shares declined about 5% in after hours trading Thursday after the crypto exchange reported a first quarter loss and weaker revenue as trading activity slowed across the market. The company posted $1.4 billion in total revenue, $756 million in transaction revenue, and a $394 million net loss for Q1 2026. The results marked a

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Tech & AI

Trump Pivots on AI Regulation, Worker Ousted by DOGE Runs for Office, and Hantavirus Explained

Brian Barrett: This is the first time I’ve thought about contact tracing in many years, and I was so happy not thinking about it for so long, because it is such a complicated process and something that is really hard work to do. Emily, given all of that, what is the level of concern here,

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Crypto

Is $100 Just a Matter of Time?

“SOL still looks like one of the strongest coins in the market,” one analyst claimed. Driven by the green wave sweeping the entire crypto market, Solana’s native token briefly pumped above $90, reaching its highest level in the past 20 days. Currently, the asset appears to be at a crossroads, with some analysts calling

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