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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.
Prince Andrew Arrested as Epstein Files Explode — Prediction Markets Bet on Who’s Next
The opening weeks of 2026 have been nothing short of tumultuous, as millions of newly released files tied to the late and convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein have unveiled vast caches of evidence…
Polymarket’s lawsuit could decide who regulates US prediction markets
Polymarket’s lawsuit challenges state authority and could redefine whether the CFTC controls US prediction markets or…
San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly Seeks Lower Inflation, Will it Impact Cryptocurrencies?
San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly has sought to further lower inflation.
Christine Lagarde could leave the ECB before 2027 according to the Financial Times
Lagarde packing up? The ECB denies it, but the euro is already sweating. Macron wants to place his protégé.
Fed minutes suggest rate hikes on table again amid inflation jitters
Fed policymakers said easing may not be warranted until there is a clear indication that the progress of disinflation is…
Fed Economists Praise Prediction Markets as States Step Up Enforcement
Research is casting prediction markets as policy-relevant forecasting tools just as state regulators escalate efforts to…
Prediction Markets Trigger Federal-State Clash as CFTC Defends Authority
The CFTC is escalating its defense of exclusive authority over U.S.
ECB Defines Merchant Fee Cap For Digital Euro
The digital euro is moving out of the laboratory into concreteness.
74% Chance Court Rules Against Trump Tariffs: What’s Next for Crypto?
Market traders are predicting a 74% chance that the Supreme Court will rule against President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
ECB targets 2027 digital euro pilot as provider selection begins in Q1 2026
The ECB is set to begin selecting EU-licensed payment providers for its digital euro pilot this quarter, with the…
Lagarde early exit report puts ECB succession and digital euro in focus
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is reportedly weighing an early exit from the bank just as the EU…
Nevada Sues Kalshi in New Prediction Market Clash
Nevada has escalated its fight against prediction market platform Kalshi by filing a civil enforcement action in Carson…
Ninth Circuit Rejects Kalshi Emergency Stay, Nevada Enforcement Action May Begin
Kalshi, a federally regulated prediction-market exchange, has suffered another legal setback after the Ninth Circuit…
Only The Federal Government Has The Power To Regulate Prediction Markets: CFTC
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said only the federal government has the authority to regulate…
Wall Street Pushes Deeper Into Prediction Markets With New ETF Filings
Prediction market exposure is being packaged for public investors as the U.S.
Federal Appeals Court Rejects Kalshi Bid to Pause Nevada Enforcement
The ruling clears a path for state action, leaving predictions-market operator Kalshi with limited options, according to…
BRICS Launches Decentralized Payment System to Bypass the US Dollar
BRICS, an intergovernmental organization comprising major economies across multiple continents, has introduced a new…
Senator Warren Calls on Bessent to Review $500M WLFI Deal Over Security Risks
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'See You in Court': CFTC Chair Defends Jurisdiction as States Fight Prediction Markets
CFTC Chairman Michael Selig hit back at states that have been challenging its authority to regulate prediction markets.
US-Iran Nuclear Talks Drive Bitcoin and Gold Lower
Bitcoin and gold prices declined on Tuesday as investors monitored escalating geopolitical tensions ahead of renewed U.S.
Congressman Calls for Review of Overseas Support for Autonomous Vehicles
The request marks a shift from Capitol Hill questioning to formal regulatory pressure, as lawmakers raise concerns about…
Canada Spearheads New Trade Alliance to Counter Trump’s Influence
Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, is organizing a trade alliance that would bring together the EU and the…
Cryptocurrency and Other Global Markets React to Upcoming US-Iran Talks
US-Iran talks, scheduled to happen in Geneva later today, have attracted a lot of attention.
Digital euro: Germany reveals its plan against the dollar
Washington throws its dollar stablecoins onto the Old Continent. Berlin says no.
Gold Forecast: Researchers See Prices Hovering Near $5,000 in Q1 2026
Gold is expected to trade around current prices through the first quarter, according to Sucden Financial market…
Ray Dalio Warns: World Order Has Collapsed as New Geopolitical Era Emerges
Ray Dalio warns that the post-WWII world order has collapsed, with global leaders acknowledging a new era defined by…
Prediction Markets Remain Skeptical on Disclosure After Obama Confirm Aliens ‘Are Real’
Even after former U.S.
Ray Dalio Says the World Order Established After World War II Is Breaking Down
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio has renewed his warning that the global order established after World War II is…
Rubio Works To Rebuild Trust Between US And Europe
In Munich, the applause did not dispel the unease.
‘There Are No Rules’: Billionaire Ray Dalio on the Collapse of the Old World Order
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio declared that “the world order as it has stood for decades no longer exists,” warning…