May 16, 2026

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US fast-tracks arms sales to Middle East allies amid rising Iran tensions

## Market Snapshot WTI Crude Oil Prices in May 2026 are currently priced with concerns about a potential increase, but specific YES/NO pricing is not listed. The US x Iran Permanent Peace Deal by May 31, 2026, is priced at 21.5% YES, reflecting a decrease over the past week. The likelihood of a US-Iran diplomatic

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Bitcoin ETFs Attract Almost $2B in April as 2026 Turns Green

The spot Ethereum ETF ended a multi-month red streak. April turned out to be the best month for the cryptocurrency markets on different fronts since late last year, with BTC posting a double-digit surge and the spot Bitcoin ETFs attracting almost $2 billion. At the same time, the exchange-traded funds tracking the world’s largest

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Why May 2 Matters To Those Seeking Top 1000x Crypto To Buy

Explosive early-stage opportunities rarely stay open for long, and the top 1000x crypto to buy right now is gaining serious traction as its presale deadline approaches. DOGEBALL is capturing attention with real utility, strong funding momentum, and a clearly defined launch trajectory that sets it apart from speculative plays. The DOGEBALL crypto presale 2026 went

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US redirects 48 vessels to enforce Hormuz blockade amid ongoing operation

## Market Snapshot The market for “Will Donald Trump announce that the United States blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has been lifted by May 31, 2026?” is currently priced at 33.5% YES, down from 44% 24 hours ago. The redirection of 48 vessels suggests a decrease in expectations for a blockade lift announcement. ##

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Bitcoin Price Faces Risk as Proven Indicator Signals Major Sell-Off

Will BTC crumble once again in the following weeks? 2026 has been quite eventful for the cryptocurrency industry, mostly driven by the developments in the war between the US/Israel and Iran. It began with a massive nosedive to $60,000 and was followed by an impressive 30%+ recovery by early May. Now, though, this rather

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Senate bans senators from prediction market bets

The US Senate voted unanimously to bar all senators and their staff from placing bets on political prediction market platforms including Polymarket and Kalshi, with the resolution authored by Republican Senator Bernie Moreno, who also set the end-of-May CLARITY Act deadline. Summary The Senate ban passed unanimously, a notable bipartisan outcome that reflects shared concern

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MegaETH TVL nears $600M after MEGA token launch despite price drop

## Market Snapshot MegaETH’s fully diluted valuation (FDV) one day after launch is currently priced at 100% YES, suggesting certainty the FDV will exceed $500M. Meanwhile, the market cap prediction for exceeding $6B also holds at 100% YES. ## Key Takeaways – MegaETH’s TVL surge to nearly $600M appears consistent with strong market interest following

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What Does the Next Big Update Mean for the PI Token

PI has a history of gaining traction ahead of major announcements and updates – will it happen again now? The team behind the controversial project has outlined the new deadline for the completion of the latest protocol update, version 23. At the same time, the native token has calmed at around $0.18 after the

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Pete Hegseth says Bitcoin battles China in secret

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the House Armed Services Committee on April 30 that the Pentagon is running classified Bitcoin programs on two operational tracks — enabling the technology and countering it — and that those efforts provide the United States leverage against China “in a lot of different scenarios.” Summary Hegseth said “I am

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Lebanon’s Aoun open to Israel talks, aims for ceasefire amid Hezbollah opposition

## Market Snapshot The market for “Israel withdraws from Lebanon by April 30, 2026” is currently priced at 0.1% YES, unchanged from the previous day. The sub-market for withdrawal by June 30, 2026, stands at 9.5% YES, showing a slight decrease from 10% the day before. ## Key Takeaways – President Aoun’s statement appears to

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