May 15, 2026

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Crypto

US warns of sanctions for ships paying Iran tolls in Strait of Hormuz

## Market Snapshot The market concerning whether Trump will agree to Iranian demands is now less optimistic, with the current pricing suggesting a decrease in the likelihood of a YES outcome. The WTI Crude Oil market reflects increased concern, with indications supportive of a YES outcome for prices reaching $150 in May. The market for

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Crypto

Bitcoin Set for Green Zone Entry? Analysts Identify Must-Watch Levels

Here’s why one analyst believes the ‘real’ bull market is ‘very close.’ Bitcoin managed to rebound swiftly from the February low at $60,000, posting gains for two consecutive months. This prompted some analysts to speculate that the cycle’s low is already in and that BTC won’t go below $60,000. Others were even more optimistic,

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Coinbase

Larry Ellison became the world’s richest person — but not on Polymarket

Traders are using Polymarket to bet on whether Larry Ellison or Elon Musk are the world’s richest person, but odds lines are fluctuating. Source link

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Bitcoin

Bitcoin Difficulty Falls 2.3% as Hashrate Slips Below 1 ZH/s and Block Times Slow

Key Takeaways: Bitcoin difficulty fell 2.3% on May 1, marking 6 cuts in 2026 as hashrate dipped below 1 ZH/s. Over the last seven days, Foundry USA mined 31.51% of 987 blocks, and with Antpool and ViaBTC combined, it pushes the three pools’ share to 58.35%. Hashprice rose to $37.52/PH/s as block times hit 10:28,

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Crypto

NYSE moves closer to tokenized stocks under DTC pilot

The New York Stock Exchange has filed a rule change with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to allow tokenized versions of eligible securities to trade on its market.  Summary NYSE wants tokenized securities to trade beside traditional shares on the same exchange order book. Eligible tokenized assets must keep the same ticker, CUSIP, rights,

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Tech & AI

This tiny, magnetic e-reader could stop you from doomscrolling

It was love at first sight. It felt like scouring the mall, dipping in and out of sprawling department stores in search of a specific, elusive item, only to finally find what you’re looking for. Only, I didn’t even know I was searching for something like the Xteink X3, because I never dared dream of

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Crypto

Pentagon estimates Iran war cost at $25B, lawmakers contest figures

## Market Snapshot Market: “Will the U.S. invade Iran before 2027?” is currently active with no specified YES pricing. The report on escalating costs linked to U.S. military operations against Iran appears to influence the market. ## Key Takeaways – The reported $25 billion cost of the Iran war suggests ongoing comprehensive military engagement. –

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Nft

HBAR Price Prediction: Trapped at $0.09 – June Breakout or 30% Collapse?

Hedera’s HBAR is running out of room. Trading in a suffocatingly tight band around $0.087 to $0.093, the token has spent weeks grinding sideways while every meaningful technical indicator compresses toward a breaking point. The consolidation is maturing. A decisive move is coming. The only open question is direction. As of May 3, 2026, HBAR

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Coinbase

Bubblemaps links MYX team to $170M airdrop farm

Blockchain analytics firm Bubblemaps linked a cluster of addresses that claimed $170M of MYX tokens during Myx Finance’s airdrop. Source link

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Bitcoin

Brazil Bans Crypto Transfers as Meta Launches USDC Payouts

Key Takeaways: On April 30, Brazil’s Central Bank banned crypto in cross-border payments, impacting institutions by Oct 1. Bitso’s 2025 report reveals stablecoins drove 40% of Latam crypto buys, shifting the market toward stability. In 2026, Meta and Stripe launched USDC payouts in Colombia, targeting frictionless future creator payments. Brazil Bans Crypto in Cross-Border Payments

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