Placing crypto alongside shadow banking and weapons procurement means Treasury believes it is being used for actual trade settlement. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent posted on X on April 29 that Washington’s sanctions campaign is now going after Iran’s “access to crypto,” alongside oil exports, shipping networks, and shadow banking channels. It is the
Bitcoin failed to hold its weekend move near $79,000 as traders weighed the latest FOMC decision, U.S.-Iran tension, and mixed altcoin action. Summary Bitcoin rejected near $79,000 as traders stayed cautious after the Fed left rates unchanged again. Iran peace talks affected risk appetite, limiting Bitcoin’s follow-through despite support near $78,000 this week. XRP held
## Market Snapshot The market for whether Bitcoin’s price will exceed $68,000 on May 3 is currently priced at 99.9% YES. This is consistent across multiple sub-markets with no recent movement. ## Key Takeaways – April 2026 saw Bitcoin’s price increase significantly, reflecting its sensitivity to geopolitical events. – Current market pricing suggests a strong
Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund has closed a new $6 billion fund, marking the largest raise in the venture capital firm’s history. Summary Founders Fund closed a record $6 billion fund focused mainly on late-stage startup investments. Limited partners provided $4.5 billion, while Thiel and insiders contributed another $1.5 billion. The raise shows major venture firms
## Market Snapshot Iran’s potential airspace closure market is currently priced at 12.5% YES for a May 8 resolution, down from 18% 24 hours ago. The market for a May 31 closure is at 36.5% YES, down from 42%. The WTI crude oil price market has seen no recent activity, indicating uncertainty about it hitting
While generating a net profit above $1.04 billion, Tether’s excess reserve buffer hit a record $8.23 billion, concentrated in short-duration liquid instruments. The leading stablecoin issuer has released its attestation report for the first quarter of 2026, revealing a net profit of more than $1 billion. The company was able to generate such profit
Entering 2026, the global cryptocurrency market remains highly active. Strategy’s $2.57 billion Bitcoin purchase once again highlights institutional investors’ continued interest in the long-term value of Bitcoin. It has also brought greater attention to Bitcoin Cloud Mining and Cryptocurrency Mining among global users. As Bitcoin and crypto assets become more widely adopted, more users are
## 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
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,
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,