May 15, 2026

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Crypto

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: 100% YES. Reza Pahlavi Entry into Iran by June 30, 2026: 5.5% YES (24h ago: 6%). ## Key Takeaways – Hezbollah’s statement appears to reinforce ongoing tensions, suggesting reduced likelihood of Israeli

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Coinbase

EU sanctions to Russia include crypto platforms for the first time

The European Union has unveiled its 19th set of sanctions on Russia that target crypto platforms and crypto transactions for the first time. Source link

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Tech & AI

Apple Sales Jump as ‘Most Popular’ iPhone Fuels Growth

Apple reported strong quarterly revenue as iPhone demand surged, but questions remain around AI strategy, rising costs, and leadership changes. The post Apple Sales Jump as ‘Most Popular’ iPhone Fuels Growth appeared first on TechRepublic. Source link

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Crypto

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 even as DeFi and AI still attract capital. Summary Cointelegraph data show crypto venture funding fell to $659 million across 63 deals in April, down 74% from $2.6 billion and 84 rounds

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Bitcoin

JPX Targets 2027 Japanese Crypto ETF Launch

Key Takeaways: Japan Exchange Group targets 2027 crypto ETFs pending legal and tax reforms. JPX shift mirrors U.S. bitcoin ETF success, signaling rising institutional demand. Japanese regulators may reclassify crypto under FIEA, shaping ETF launch timeline. JPX Moves Toward Crypto ETFs as U.S. Market Sets Precedent Japan Exchange Group (JPX) is laying the groundwork to

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Crypto

Wes Streeting prepares to challenge Keir Starmer’s Labour leadership: Telegraph

## Market Snapshot The “Starmer out by June 30, 2026” market is currently priced at 40.5% YES, down from 45% 24 hours ago. The “Starmer out by December 31, 2026” market stands at 65.5% YES, slightly down from 66% 24 hours ago. ## Key Takeaways – The Telegraph’s report suggests a significant escalation in internal

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Coinbase

Project Brazen links KuCoin to billions in pig butchering scams

A report from Project Brazen’s Whale Hunting newsletter alleges that KuCoin Thailand has served as a conduit for proceeds from pig butchering. Source link

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Tech & AI

Samsung’s Galaxy Book 6 Ultra is made for creative pros

Samsung’s flagship Galaxy Book 6 Ultra laptop has the premium build, processor and graphics muscle required by creative pros. Can it replace a MacBook Pro? Source link

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Crypto

Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC is Pentagon “National Security Asset”

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told the House Armed Services Committee this week that the Pentagon is running classified Bitcoin projects that provide the US military “a lot of leverage in a lot of different scenarios.” This repositioned Bitcoin from a speculative technology price prediction into an instrument of American strategic power. With it

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Bitcoin

Fidelity Adds $19M Into FBTC as Bitcoin ETFs Snap 3-Day Outflow Streak

Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $14.76M inflows as Blackrock IBIT added $26.61M after a 3-day slump. Ether ETFs lost $23.64M, led by Blackrock ETHA’s $50.57M outflow in 4th straight drop. XRP and Solana ETFs lost $5.83M and $1.24M, respectively, with potential for inflows only returning if bitcoin rebound holds. Investors Trade $340M in Ether ETFs

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