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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.
Wall Street Tumbles: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Slip While Crypto Rebounds
The US stock market has taken a sharp hit on Thursday, with major indexes falling across the board.
When the US-Iran War Will End, According to ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok
The ongoing war in Iran is having a toll on the global economy, with energy production and trade activities disrupted…
Trump Sees Oil Spike as Strategic Win
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, President Donald Trump argued that rising oil prices ultimately benefit…
Treasury Yields Hold Above 4% as Oil Tensions, Fed Politics Rattle Bond Market
The bond market is staring down oil shocks, political drama, and a looming Fed leadership shake-up—and the result is a…
Oil Prices Up, Chances of Rate Cut Trimmed, Crypto Market Still Flat
Oil prices have breached a major milestone as the Middle East conflict chokes the global supply.
As President Lula Proposes a Ban on Online Betting, Prediction Markets May Face a Rought Start in Brazil
After President Lula proposed a ban on online betting platforms in Brazil, as the country faces a gambling epidemic,…
Utah set to block prediction markets as state-federal tensions rise
CFTC Chair Michael Selig has said that the agency has authority over prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket and…
International Banks Evacuate Dubai Offices and Close Qatar Branches Amid Iranian Threats
Global financial institutions including Citigroup, Standard Chartered, and HSBC are shuttering regional offices and…
IEA Announces Historic 400 Million Barrel Oil Release Amid Middle East Conflict
The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced a historic release of 400 million barrels of oil from member countries’…
US February Inflation Stayed Flat, So Did Crypto Prices
The US February 2026 inflation data is out, and the rate has remained flat in comparison to the previous month.
Kalshi preemptively sues Iowa, claiming risk of enforcement action
Kalshi claims in a preemptive lawsuit that there is “a substantial risk” that Iowa will take action against it after a…
Prime brokers push Wall Street access to prediction markets: Report
Clear Street and Marex Group are planning to offer prediction markets to clients, with Kalshi’s CEO tipping it to become…
Robert Kiyosaki Warns Historic Market Crash Arriving as Blackrock Private Credit Time Bomb Ticks
Robert Kiyosaki warns a historic market collapse could erupt in 2026 as unresolved 2008-era risks, surging global debt,…
Trump Says Oil Firms ‘Should’ Use Strait of Hormuz Despite Fresh Shipping Attack
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Middle East Conflict Shakes Prediction Markets as Rubio and Newsom Gain in 2028 Election Odds
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Iran’s $200 Oil Warning Raises Stakes as IEA Floods Market With Emergency Crude
Oil markets jolted on Wednesday after the International Energy Agency said member countries will release a record 400…
Iran Warns US-Linked Tech Firms and Banks Could Be “Legitimate Targets”
The conflict between Iran and the US-Israel alliance has escalated into new domains, including cyber and economic…
Inflation Holds Steady at 2.4% in February as US Stocks Open With Caution on Geopolitical Risks
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Speculating on death? The United States wants to end these controversial markets
Imagine a world where people bet on death, attacks, wars, or natural disasters.
Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Ban Prediction Market Bets on War and Death
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US Senate bill targets prediction markets on war and assassinations
Democratic Senator Adam Schiff introduced a bill to ban prediction markets related to war, death and terrorism amid…
Crypto Prices Remain Flat While Asia Secures Natural Gas Supplies
Crypto prices have moved flat over the last 24 hours.
Democrats Introduce Bill to Ban Prediction Market Contracts on War and Death
The DEATH BETS Act would prohibit CFTC-registered exchanges from listing contracts tied to terrorism, assassination,…
Oil, Stocks, Crypto Swing as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Energy Supply
The escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz — where military conflict, mine threats, and a near-halt in shipping have…
Kalshi suffers court loss in Ohio over sports betting lawsuit
The prediction markets platform argued for an injunction against Ohio authorities, claiming that federal commodities…
SEC chair calls for ‘coordinated oversight‘ between US regulators
Paul Atkins said that he had stopped ”duplicative enforcement actions” between the SEC and CFTC, stressing the need for…
Texas Bunker Company Reports 10x Spike in Fallout Shelter Demand as US-Iran War Escalates
Interest in underground survival bunkers has spiked sharply as the 2026 U.S.-Iran conflict intensifies, according to the…
US lawmakers probe Trump family-linked firm over Chinese stock scams
Dominari Securities, tied to Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., is among the brokerages named in the congressional probe.
CFTC Chairman Reveals Regulatory Priorities for the Next Era of US Markets
The Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Mike Selig, recently outlined a wide-ranging policy…