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A nationwide US flight suspension caused by a copper wire upgrade has prompted scrutiny of aviation infrastructure, while diplomatic tensions continue to rise with Ukraine's president stating the US has proposed ceding Donbas territory in exchange for NATO membership. Elsewhere, a major art dispute emerged over a Van Gogh painting sold at Sotheby's for $180 million that is now being challenged as potentially sold under duress, and Hungarian authorities uncovered $20 million during an investigation into an Orbán-era minister.
Banking Industry Demands 60 More Days Before Responding to Stablecoin Regulations
Four of the most powerful banking lobby groups in the United States have jointly written to four federal agencies asking for more time before the industry must respond to stablecoin regulations. The…
Ontario Liberals Move to Ban iGaming Advertising Four Years After Privatization
An Ontario Liberal MPP introduced the Stop Harmful Gambling Advertising Act, a bill that would prohibit licensed online…
Kalshi Enforcement Names Senate Candidate Who Traded on His Own Election Odds
Mark Moran was still weighing a U.S. Senate run when he began placing bets on whether he would enter the race.
New York Governor Signs Executive Order to Ban State Employees from Prediction Markets
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order barring state employees from using insider information to trade…
New York, Illinois sign EOs banning state employees from prediction markets
New York Governor Kathy Hochul criticized the Trump administration for not implementing any “meaningful ethical…
New York, Illinois sign EO banning state employees from prediction markets
New York Governor Kathy Hochul criticized the Trump administration for not implementing any “meaningful ethical…
Unlicensed Operators Set to Overtake UK Regulated Gambling Ad Spend by 2028
New research from the World Advertising Research Center, published April 21, suggests that the UK’s black-market…
New York, Illinois Ban Government Employees From Insider Trading on Prediction Markets
The states banned government employees from trading on insider information—a growing concern as prediction markets…
Taco Tuesday: Traders Bet $430M on Falling Oil Prices Minutes Before Trump Announced Iran Ceasefire Extension
Traders placed a $430 million bet on falling oil prices in a two-minute window on April 21, 2026, roughly 15 minutes…
UK Inflation Climbs to 3.3% as Fuel Prices Surge: The Right Moment for Bitcoin as a Hedge?
Inflation in the United Kingdom rose to 3.3% in March, up from 3.0% in February, according to data from the Office for…
Bet365, Super Group, Skycity Face Coordinated New Zealand High Court Action Over Offshore Gambling
Three separate proceedings have been filed in the High Court at Auckland against bet365, Super Group, and Skycity over…
Late Gambino Boss John Gotti’s Grandson Sentenced to 15 Months for $1.1M COVID Loan Fraud Tied to Crypto Firm
Carmine G. Agnello Jr., the grandson of late Gambino crime family boss John J.
Fed Independence in Focus as Kevin Warsh Grilled by Lawmakers
President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve has triggered a high-stakes confirmation…
Trump Accuses Iran of Violating Ceasefire Agreement Numerous Times
US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of violating the ceasefire numerous times, suggesting the potential of…
Fed chair nominee pressed on potential conflicts of interest, independence
Kevin Warsh faced intense questions from Senator Elizabeth Warren and other lawmakers over his more than $100 million…
Prediction Markets Say Hormuz Crisis Is Far From Over
A ceasefire was announced, and Iran stated that the Strait of Hormuz had reopened to commercial shipping, triggering a…
The Bundesbank Warns of the Risks of AI Mythos
Generative AI is now at the heart of debates on global financial stability.
Insider Trading Suspicions Grow Over Major Trades Before Trump Announcements
Unusual trading activity across oil, equities, and crypto-linked prediction markets has drawn attention after multiple…
Russell 2000 Hits New Peak: Analysts Call Out Potential Crypto Rally
The Russell 2000 reached a new all-time high of 2,798, as money continued to move into small-cap stocks.
South Korea’s KOSPI Hits All-Time High of 6,360, Here’s Why
South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI index hit an all-time high of 6,360 on Tuesday, extending a rally that has now produced a…
Elon Musk Does Not Respond to the Summons of the French Authorities in the Investigation on X
France summons Elon Musk for the investigation on X. He did not come. What implications for the crypto ecosystem?
William Hill Parent Evoke in £225M Bally’s Intralot Sale Discussions
William Hill and 888 parent Evoke confirmed Monday it is in takeover discussions with Bally’s Intralot at 50 pence per…
Washington’s CLARITY Act Talks Hit a Snag Until Mid-May
The negotiations around the Clarity Act could extend to mid-May, judging from the latest White House intel.
Global Market Brace for Volatile Week as U.S.-Iran Talks in Doubt
The market mood turned defensive again after renewed U.S.-Iran friction pushed energy prices higher and knocked…
Prediction Markets Expect Prolonged Strait of Hormuz Disruption—And Oil Traders Are Betting Big
Prediction markets suggest Strait of Hormuz traffic will not return to normal any time soon, and oil traders expect…
US Tariff Ruling Unleashes $166B Refund Wave for Firms
The United States will begin returning roughly $166 billion in tariff payments to importers after court rulings struck…
UAE Warns of Shift Away From Dollar for Oil as War Risks Grow
The United Arab Emirates has raised concerns with the United States over a potential dollar shortage if the Middle East…
Oil Surges, Stocks Slide as U.S.–Iran Tensions Shake Global Markets
Global financial markets showed mixed reactions as developments surrounding the U.S.–Iran conflict shifted focus toward…
“Vibe Trading” Post by Iran Negotiator Draws Attention Amid Timed Oil Trades
A public post by Iran’s parliamentary speaker and chief peace negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has drawn attention…
Oil Prices Bounce as Middle East Conflict Reignites
Markets reacted swiftly to the reactivation of the hostilities in the Middle East: oil futures for both WTI and Brent…