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New York and Illinois banned state employees from prediction markets, citing insider trading risks and ethics concerns....

The Alma Center’s stance highlights potential market misjudgments, suggesting a need for reassessment amid escalating tensions and rhetoric. The post Alma Center opposes Lebanon ceasefire, questions market assumptions appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The BSP’s rate hike highlights global inflation concerns, influencing market skepticism about a potential U.S. Fed rate cut. The post Philippine central bank raises interest rate for first time in over two years appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Pakistan’s optimism highlights the potential for diplomatic progress, but regional tensions could complicate US-Iran relations further. The post Pakistan hopeful for US-Iran talks despite ship seizures in Hormuz Strait appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Institutional Bitcoin buying amid geopolitical tensions suggests a price floor, reinforcing Bitcoin’s role as a hedge against global risks. The post BlackRock buys $246M in Bitcoin, total reaches $1.8B in 12 days appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Greek maritime risk management firm MARISKS has warned shipping companies about fraudulent messages targeting vessels stranded west of the Strait of Hormuz. In fact, scammers are demanding cryptocurrency payments for “safe passage.” Strait of Hormuz Crisis Unknown actors posing as Iranian authorities have contacted shipowners, requesting transit fees in...

Cryptocurrency punters betting on short-term moves of Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) are doubtful the memecoin will finish Thursday in the green. Bookmakers Speculate On DOGE Polygon (CRYPTO: POL)-based Polymarket currently assigns only a 14% chance that DOGE will finish higher by 12:00 p.m. ET on April 23. The market resolves...

Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm says shutting down a website might not be enough to keep a crypto protocol out of legal trouble — and his warning comes at a critical moment for Umbra. Crypto Protocol Umbra Takes Its Front End Offline The privacy-focused crypto protocol announced Tuesday it...

The American Bankers Association has called for more time on stablecoin rulemaking tied to the GENIUS Act, citing gaps in regulatory coordination. The American Bankers Association, in a letter sent Tuesday, urged the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Deposit…...

The journalist’s death complicates ceasefire prospects, potentially altering market perceptions and diplomatic efforts in the region. The post Lebanese president condemns journalist’s death in Israeli strike appeared first on Crypto Briefing....