May 16, 2026

Crypto

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Bitcoin ETFs Log 8-Day $2.1B Inflow Streak

US spot Bitcoin ETFs have logged eight consecutive days of net inflows totaling $2.1 billion through April 23, the longest inflow streak since the nine-day October 2025 run that carried Bitcoin to its $126,000 all-time high, with BlackRock’s IBIT responsible for roughly 75% of all capital entering the category. Summary US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded

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White House shifts Iran mission from military action to diplomacy

The White House announced a shift from military action to diplomacy in its Iran mission. The market for a qualifying US-Iran diplomatic meeting by June 30 has dropped to 4.9% YES on “no meeting” occurring. Market reaction The US-Iran diplomatic meeting locations market moved sharply. The probability of no meeting by June 30 fell from

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SEC Gives Some Self-Custody Crypto Apps 5 Years to Sort Out Broker Licensing

The SEC Division of Trading and Markets published a staff statement,  telling certain wallet-linked crypto trading apps they can operate without a broker-dealer license – for now – as long as they function as neutral software and stay out of the business of actually moving your money. The detail most headlines are missing, though, is

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Bitcoin (BTC) Neared $80K as the US and Iran Extended the Ceasefire: Your Weekly Crypto Recap

An interesting and, ultimately, positive week, saw Bitcoin’s price attempt a shot at $80K and renewing positive sentiment across the board. The tension, and more specifically the recent signs of de-escalation, in the Middle East have sparked another wave of volatility across the broader cryptocurrency market. Recall that on April 22, Bitcoin (BTC) shot

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Varntix expands reach with fixed and flexible accounts, while Dogecoin price predictions point to $0.50

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Dogecoin price prediction targets $0.50, but slow gains push investors toward Varntix for stable 20–24% returns and flexible income options. Summary Dogecoin shows recovery signs, while investors seek steadier returns beyond hype-driven price swings.

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Trump ousts 15 defense officials, Pentagon shake-up impacts Iran strategy

At least 15 defense officials have been abruptly dismissed or pushed out under Trump’s second term, and the market on Trump announcing the end of military operations against Iran by March 1st sits at ? YES. Market reaction The market for Trump ending military operations against Iran by March 1st has no recorded face value

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Ethereum Foundation Veteran Josh Stark Is Stepping Down

Josh Stark, one of the Ethereum Foundation most senior executives, is stepping down after a five-year tenure, a departure that lands at an unusually turbulent moment for one of crypto’s most influential organizations. Stark announced the decision was made in early March 2026, with his official exit set for the end of April 2026, noting

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US Soldier Charged With Using Classified Intel to Win $400K on Polymarket

Investigators allege a soldier placed strategic bets on Venezuela events using nonpublic intel. A US Army soldier has been charged with using classified government information to profit from prediction market bets, according to an indictment unsealed by the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. Authorities said Gannon Ken Van Dyke

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Bitcoin nears $78K as ETF inflows top $2B in 8 days

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded an eighth straight day of net inflows after drawing $223.2 million on Thursday. The latest inflow pushed total net additions above $2 billion during the current run. Summary Spot Bitcoin ETFs logged $223.2 million in net inflows, extending their streak to eight days. BlackRock’s IBIT led Thursday’s flows with $167.5

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ETHFI token unlock threatens 95.7% dilution, Ethereum market watches April 30

A massive ETHFI token unlock threatening 95.7% dilution has surfaced, drawing attention to Ethereum price markets. The market for Ethereum to hit $10,000 by December 31, 2026, sits at 4.2% YES, unchanged over the past week. ## Market reaction The flat odds suggest traders are either unfazed or undecided about the long-term impact of the

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