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A nationwide flight ground stop in the United States has been attributed to a routine copper wire equipment upgrade, according to the transportation secretary's explanation of the disruption. Internationally, Israel has killed a Hamas commander in a strike on a Gaza camp, while Canada is mourning a fifth soldier who died from injuries sustained in a large military base fire. In other developments, the Pope has visited a remote Andes town to address community suffering, and Sotheby's $180 million Van Gogh auction is facing legal challenges over claims the artwork was sold under duress.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov says Iranian government's ban backfired
Thousands of software developers are currently developing virtual private networks to circumvent state control of the internet, Durov said.
Hormuz Blockade Sends Japan’s 10-Year Bond Yield to 25-Year High
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield climbed to its highest level since 1999 after Iran effectively shut down tanker…
Trump Appoints Todd Blanche as Department of Justice Interim Head
Todd Blanche has been appointed interim U.S. Attorney General following a shake-up at the Department of Justice.
Iran’s Internet Blackout Hits 35th Day as Citizens Risk Their Lives Reaching Out
The almost complete blockade of digital connectivity that the Iranian regime has imposed since the conflict against the…
How Brazil’s Instant Payment Network Pix Might Influence the Presidential Election
The recent attacks on the Pix system by the U.S.
US Labor Market Surprises with Strong March Job Gains
The U.S. labor market bounced back in March, surprising many after months of slow growth.
Myriad Traders Predict US Boots in Iran After Downed Fighter Jet Prompts Rescue Mission
President Trump insisted that the Strait of Hormuz could easily be reopened "with a little more time."
Manhattan Private Credit Launches Network to Connect Investors With Private Credit Markets as Bank Lending Continues to Contract
Manhattan Private Credit has formally launched its private capital network, positioning itself as a structured…
Trump’s $1.5T Defense Budget Push, Iran Warning Send Stocks, Gold, and Bitcoin Lower
Wall Street closed mostly lower on Thursday, as President Donald Trump’s national address vowing to hit Iran “extremely…
CFTC sues 3 states over prediction market regulatory authority
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission claims it "first officially recognized" event contracts in 1992 and that…
Oil Surges Above $110 as Iran Tensions Shake Global and Crypto Markets
Oil prices jumped above $110 after rising tensions in the Middle East raised fears of supply disruption.
US Jobless Claims Drop, Labor Market Shows Resilience
US jobless claims fell to 202,000 for the week ending March 28, surprising economists who expected 212,000.
CFTC and DOJ Sue 3 States as Jurisdiction Battle Raises Stakes for Prediction Markets
Federal authorities have launched a coordinated legal offensive to cement control over prediction markets, challenging…
Korean Stocks Lose ₩202 Trillion as Crypto Liquidations Surge Past $94M
Global markets reeled on fresh geopolitical fears as investors rapidly pulled back risk exposure.
Trump Admin Backs Prediction Markets With Lawsuits Against Illinois, Arizona and Connecticut
The lawsuits, jointly filed by the Justice Department and the CFTC, mark the most forceful move yet by the Trump…
Prediction Market Showdown: CFTC and DOJ Challenge Illinois State Gambling Authority in Federal Court
The U.S.
Li Xiong, Key Member of Chen Zhi Syndicate, Extradited to China
China expanded its crackdown on a vast cross-border fraud and money laundering network after securing another…
Who is Kevin Warsh? Trump’s Fed pick wants ‘regime change’ at central bank
US President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Fed, but the financier’s plans to lower interest rates may…
Iran Targets Google, Microsoft, Tesla, and More Tech Companies in Retaliation Threat
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a formal threat against Google, Microsoft, Tesla, and 15 other firms,…
Trump says US will leave Iran within 2 to 3 weeks
“We’re finishing the job, and I think within maybe two weeks, maybe a couple of days longer to do the job," Trump told…
Iran Warns of Strikes on 18 US Tech Firms, Including Apple, Google, Meta
Iran reportedly warned 18 U.S.
Global Markets Rise as Trump and Iran Signal End to Military Operations
U.S. stocks climbed sharply Tuesday as reports of a potential pause in U.S.
California Tightens AI Contract Rules as Fight With Trump Admin Grows
Governor Gavin Newsom orders stronger safeguards for AI companies seeking California contracts, escalating tensions with…
Trump Willing to End Iran War Without Reopening Hormuz; Crypto Market Reacts
The crypto market today turned positive after President Donald Trump signaled the U.S.
Iran Signals Diplomatic Opening on US-Israel War With Strict Non-Negotiable Conditions
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that any decision to end the war with the United States and Israel must…
Schiff Warns US Dollar Credibility Collapse Could Trigger Rising Rates, Debt Crisis, and Economic Downturn
Warnings of eroding U.S.
Russia Blocks VPN Apps as Apple Removes Services From App Store
Russia has taken a major step to expand internet restrictions by blocking popular apps and removing VPN services from…
US Senators Question SEC Chair Atkins Over Enforcement Chief’s Sudden Resignation
US Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal have independently expressed their displeasure to the SEC chair,…