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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.
Markets are underpricing risk of longer Middle East war, Arthur Hayes says
In a Cointelegraph interview, Arthur Hayes explains why global markets may not be pricing in a longer war in the Middle East, and what that may mean for energy prices, liquidity and Bitcoin.
Crypto Investor Harborne Donates £3M to Reform UK, Sparking Crypto Rule Debate
Reform UK has received another £3 million donation from Christopher Harborne, the Thailand-based cryptocurrency and…
Dems plan bill to curb prediction markets after ‘very specific’ Iran strike bets
Senator Chris Murphy says it’s likely people close to Donald Trump with “inside information” made bets on prediction…
US Equity Markets Fall as Iran Tensions Trigger Oil Rally and Risk-off Trading
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Senator Flags White House ‘Corruption’ Concerns Over War Bets on Polymarket
Senator Chris Murphy has raised corruption concerns after a wave of prediction market bets correctly called US military…
UAE Banking System Stable Despite Rising Regional Tensions
The banking system of the UAE stays completely operational regardless of increasing regional conflict between the US,…
UAE central bank says financial system stable amid missile and drone attacks
More than 1,800 crypto businesses operate in the UAE, with over 600 Web3 companies based in Dubai’s DMCC free zone.
UK Reform Party Races Ahead Through Crypto Donations
The UK Reform Party became the first British political party to accept crypto donations in May 2025.
The Senate will have to decide on Kevin Warsh chosen by Trump to lead the Fed
Warsh likes Bitcoin, hates high rates, and frequents Stanford. Senators, meanwhile, like investigations and blockades.
Senator Flags White House 'Corruption' Concerns Over Iran War Predictions Markets
The senator has slammed predictions markets betting on war in the Middle East, accusing White House officials of…
South Korea Halts Trading After Kospi and Kosdaq Crash Over 10% Amid Middle East Conflict Shock
South Korea halted trading after the Kospi and Kosdaq fell over 10 percent during a rapid market selloff.
KOSPI Plunges as Rising Middle East Tensions Rattle Markets
Asian stock markets extended their losses for a third straight session as investors grew uneasy about the expanding…
PlanX 2026: The Dubai Conference for Protecting and Scaling Borderless Wealth
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Trading Halted in Seoul: Kospi Suffers Historic Sell-off Amid Iran War Jitters
South Korea’s Kospi index plummeted over 12% on March 4, triggering emergency circuit breakers as Middle East tensions…
Korea halts trading as key indexes drop 10% on Middle East crisis
South Korea’s Kospi and Kosdaq tripped circuit breakers as the Middle East conflict drove a global exodus from stocks.
Central Bank Gold Buying Slows as Iran Escalation Shapes Reserve Strategy
Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and widening geopolitical rifts are driving central banks to reassess gold reserves, with…
‘Gold Pillars Crumbling?’ Strategist Questions Durability of Gold’s Geopolitical Bid
Gold’s geopolitical premium may be fading as crude oil and silver eye powerful upside, with shifting global tensions and…
Morgan Stanley Maintains Bullish US Stock Outlook Despite Iran Conflict
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Wall Street Navigates Risk-off Trade Amid Iran Conflict and Surging Oil Prices
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Wartime Snapshot: How Prediction Markets Are Pricing the Iran Conflict
Prediction markets tracking the escalating Middle East conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran are humming…
$100 Oil Incoming? Energy Traders Brace for Crude Rallies as Middle East Tensions Escalate
Oil traders are suddenly pricing in a risk many desks had pushed to the background: what happens when the Middle East’s…
When Will the US-Iran War Be Over? Insights from ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok
A fast-moving regional war between the United States, Israel, and Iran has entered an intense phase.
South Korea Police Track Second Thief Behind $4.8M Loss From South Korea Tax Service
The Korean National Police (KNP) agency is hunting the second suspect in the $4.8 million stolen funds from the National…
BOJ Governor Says Blockchain, AI Reshaping Finance
The Governor of the Bank of Japan, Ueda Kazuo, mentioned that the quick amalgamation of blockchain and AI is reshaping…
Proposal to Regulate Prediction Markets Gains Steam After Insider Trading Allegations Involving Iran War
Senator Chris Murphy has proposed regulating prediction markets after allegations of insider trading by people close to…
Crypto Market Overview as Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz and Energy Risks Escalate
Global markets entered a volatile phase after Iran officially closed the Strait of Hormuz and warned that any vessel…
Iran Accuses the US of Being Broke and Targeting Middle Eastern Oil
According to reports, the Iranian government has accused the US of being broke and thirsty for Middle Eastern oil.
UBS Forecasts Broad Commodities Rally as Investors Hedge Iran-Linked Uncertainty
Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions rattle oil, gold, and equities as UBS projects limited energy disruption and stronger…
Senate Advances Housing Bill With CBDC Ban, Draws White House Backing
The vote marks one of the strongest bipartisan showings of this Congress, suggesting the package could clear further…
Israeli Markets Hit All-Time Highs Amid Military Conflict With Iran
Israeli markets achieved record peaks on March 2, 2026, bucking a global downturn despite the onset of a joint…