NHL and MLB Sign With Polymarket and Kalshi as Their Unions Ask CFTC to Intervene
Key Takeaways: Player unions for the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and MLS jointly asked the CFTC to ban “negative outcome”...
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China Defies US Sanctions on Oil Refiners With Sweeping Non-Compliance Order
Key Takeaways: According to the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refining & Chemical, Shandong Shouguang Luqing...
US Warns Hormuz Digital Asset Payments May Trigger Sanctions Risk
Key Takeaways: OFAC warned crypto payments tied to Hormuz transit may trigger sanctions exposure. Reports say Iran operates a crypto-based...
Trump Says Iran Conflict Over, Nasdaq Sets Record High, Bitcoin Climbs 2.5%
Key Takeaways:Nasdaq Composite on May 1, 2026.Traders Push Bitcoin Near $79,000 Resistance, Wiping $120M in Bearish PositionsTraders Push Bitcoin Near...
US Debt Nears $39T GDP Mark for First Time Since 1946, Validating Bitcoin
Key Takeaways:US national debt since 1994 The crossing has been building for years, thanks to the pandemic-era stimulus packages, back-to-back...
Senate Democrats Urge CFTC to Ban Sports and Election Contracts on Kalshi and Polymarket
Key Takeaways: Sen. Jeff Merkley led Democrats asking the CFTC to ban event contracts in 5 categories, including sports. Merkley...
Pentagon Eyes Bitcoin Infrastructure as Strategic Asset, Hegseth Says
Key Takeaways: Pete Hegseth told Congress on April 30, 2026, that Bitcoin efforts are classified inside the Pentagon. Samuel J....
US Senate Bans Lawmakers From Betting on Prediction Markets
Key Takeaways:Image source: X. By amending Rule XXXVII, the Senate has effectively cordoned off its members from these digital gambling...
Kambi Commits to 100% AI-Traded World Cup as Q1 Bet Automation Hits 60%
Key Takeaways: Kambi Q1 2026 revenue rose 4.9% to €43.5 million, EBITDA jumped 63.5% to €5.7 million. 60% of Q1...
Maduro Raid Commando Pleads Not Guilty After $400K Polymarket Bet on His Own Mission
Key Takeaways: Van Dyke pleads not guilty to five federal charges in Manhattan federal court Apr 28. Defense attorney Mark...
Unprecedented US, China, Dubai Crypto Scam Crackdown Nets 276 Arrests
Key Takeaways: U.S. authorities cited “unprecedented” cooperation with China and Dubai in arresting 276 suspects. Fraud schemes used pig-butchering tactics,...
Brent Crude Climbs Above $115 as Trump Signals Longer Iran Naval Blockade
Key Takeaways:Brent crude at 11:18 a.m. ET on Wednesday. The average price for a gallon of regular gas has hit...
Senate Panel Clears Kevin Warsh 13-11, Setting up Fed Leadership Change Before May 15
Key Takeaways: The Senate Banking Committee advanced Kevin Warsh’s Fed Chair nomination 13-11 on April 29, 2026. Sen. Thom Tillis...
UAE Quits OPEC After 59 Years, BTC Slides Below $76K Amid Hormuz Supply Shock
Key Takeaways: BTC/USD 1-hour chart via Bitstamp on April 28, 2026. The sell-off was not driven by a single trigger....
UAE Quits OPEC After 59 Years, BTC Slides Below $76K Amid Hormuz Supply Shock
Key Takeaways: BTC/USD 1-hour chart via Bitstamp on April 28, 2026. The sell-off was not driven by a single trigger....
