BridgeTower Capital has officially deployed Chainlink’s full infrastructure stack to tokenize securities tied to the DOM X Arizona Copper-Gold Project, an $11 billion US natural resource initiative, in what the companies describe as live production infrastructure rather than a pilot. Summary BridgeTower Capital is using Chainlink’s complete stack, including CCIP, Proof of Reserve, NAVLink, and
Iraq’s Foreign Minister rejected Iran’s request to serve as mediator in US-Iran talks. The market on no diplomatic meeting occurring by June 30, 2026, sits at 4.7% YES, down from 9% yesterday. Market reaction Iraq’s refusal and Iran’s insistence on intermediaries like Oman keep direct talks off the table. June 30 market odds dropped 4
BTC’s share of the total crypto market is still holding above 58%. The cryptocurrency market saw a minor decline over the last 24 hours, with some leading digital assets entering red territory. Bitcoin (BTC) slipped under $78,000, whereas trending altcoins like MemeCore (M) collapsed by double digits. BTC Calms Down The primary cryptocurrency had
Morgan Stanley Investment Management launched the Stablecoin Reserves Portfolio on April 23, a government money market fund exclusively designed to hold the cash reserves backing stablecoin issuers’ outstanding tokens, positioning the Wall Street giant to capture reserve management business ahead of the GENIUS Act’s expected passage. Summary Morgan Stanley Investment Management launched the Stablecoin Reserves
Vessel-tracking data from Reuters shows a decline in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran seized two ships. The market for Strait of Hormuz traffic returning to normal by May 15 is at 15.5% YES, down from 20% a day ago. The 5-point fall in the past 24 hours shows traders are skeptical the
Miami, United States, 25th April 2026, Chainwire [PRESS RELEASE – Miami, United States, April 25th, 2026] Potion Alpha, one of the largest trading communities in crypto with over 110,000 members, has announced a full-scale relaunch under new leadership and investment led by Stratosphere, with additional investment from Mac (@MacnBTC) and other stakeholders. At its
The Senate voted 46 to 51 on April 22 to defeat a war powers resolution that would have directed the president to withdraw US armed forces from hostilities against Iran without congressional authorization, marking Democrats’ fifth consecutive failure to advance the measure since the conflict began on February 28. Summary The Senate voted 46-51 to
Iran denied direct talks with the US, frustrating diplomatic efforts in Islamabad. The odds of a US-Iran peace deal by April 30 sit at 9.5% YES, down from 10% yesterday. Market reaction The April 30 contract here dropped, while the May 31 contract here is at 34.5%, down from 38%. The June 30 contract here
The House Foreign Affairs Committee advanced two bipartisan bills on April 23 that would give Congress direct oversight authority over US AI chip exports to China and other adversaries, in a direct challenge to the Trump administration’s handling of advanced semiconductor sales. Summary The House Foreign Affairs Committee advanced two bipartisan bills on April 23
U.S. Central Command confirmed a U.S. destroyer intercepted an Iranian-flagged ship attempting to enter an Iranian port, putting further pressure on the Strait of Hormuz Traffic Returns to Normal by June 30 market, where traders are pricing in a 15% expected move against normalization. Market reaction The interception is the latest example of U.S. blockade