Gulf crisis enters chronic phase, Strait of Hormuz traffic remains disrupted
The Gulf crisis has moved into a chronic phase of sustained disruptions rather than acute strikes, with Strait of Hormuz...
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Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran negotiation progress
Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz, and the market for Trump agreeing to Iranian demands in April is at...
When Quantum Computers Come for Your Bitcoin: What Classical Property Law Says Happens Next
Bitcoin’s quantum debate keeps slipping sideways because people keep arguing about two different things at once.
The Whole Entire Universe: 21 Million, One Painting
There are 21 million bitcoin. That number is fixed, coded into the protocol, finite. It is one of the most...
Ripple Will Be the Amazon of Payments and Banking Infrastructure by 2040, Analyst Says
Jake Claver has an interesting answer to the question of where Ripple ends up on the global financial stage by...
Middle East conflict impacts South Africa tourism amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
The “Strait of Hormuz Ship Transit April” market is drawing trader attention as Middle East conflict continues to disrupt regional...
Amazon stock hits record high, challenges Nvidia’s market cap lead
Amazon’s stock reached record highs on April 17, 2026, as investor sentiment toward its AI investments improved. The move has...
Iraq resumes southern oil exports after month-long Strait of Hormuz halt
Iraq’s southern oil exports have resumed after a month-long halt caused by the Strait of Hormuz disruption. The market on...
Iran denies Trump’s claim of uranium transfer to US
Iran has denied President Trump’s claim that it will transfer enriched uranium to the US, according to Al Jazeera. The...
Iran rejects US ceasefire terms, tensions rise amid ongoing hostilities
The likelihood of a US-Iran ceasefire by April 21 sits at 5.5% YES, pressured by active hostilities and Iran’s rejection...
Wrapped XRP launches on Solana, markets show no price reaction
Wrapped XRP (wXRP) is now live on Solana, but prediction markets show no price reaction: Solana’s $150 target for April...
Saudi Arabia mediates US-Iran ceasefire talks amid regional tensions
Saudi Arabia is mediating between the US and Iran to preserve the ceasefire and the Lebanon-Israel truce. The market for...
Iranian lawmakers warn against US talks without asset unfreezing
More than 40 Iranian lawmakers called continuing US negotiations without unfreezing Iranian assets a “mistake.” The chances of Trump agreeing...
Israel defends Khiam destruction amid rising ceasefire market activity
Former IDF Spokesperson Jonathan Conricus defended the destruction of Khiam, calling it a justified military action. The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire by...
Ether wallet balances surge 33%, fueling $3K rally speculation
Ether accumulation wallet balances surged by 33%, sparking talk of a rally to $3,000. The market for Ethereum being above...
