Trump Blocked from Iran Rescue Command
Military advisers excluded Trump from an Iran rescue operation command room, fearing his temper, per WSJ. Polymarket reflects decreased confidence in Trump’s military decision-making. #Update #Politics
Crypto News
General category for all types of news related to the cryptocurrency world.
USDC Adoption: Pornhub Drops USDT
Pornhub shifts from $USDT to $USDC for creator payments, citing EU MiCA compliance. Update payment details by June 1 to avoid disruptions. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Iran Oil Concerns Boost Energy Stocks
Goldman Sachs recommends energy stocks amid Iran oil supply concerns; Polymarket odds of regime fall by May 31 at 3.4% as crude prices exceed $120/barrel. #Update #Energy
Xiaomi Launches MiMo 2.5 Pro AI
Xiaomi launches MiMo-V2.5 and V2.5-Pro AI models, integrating multimodal capabilities and improving token efficiency; open-source plans announced. #Update #Tech
CBDC Launches: South Korea Prioritizes Digital Won
BOK Governor Shin Hyun-song prioritizes CBDC and deposit tokens, omits stablecoins in digital won strategy amid South Korea’s Digital Asset Basic Act finalization. #Update #Crypto
Israel Strikes Journalist in Lebanon Attack
Israel’s “double-tap” strike in southern Lebanon killed journalist Amal Khalil, injured Zeinab Faraj; ceasefire markets at 100% YES despite ongoing hostilities. #Update #MiddleEast
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Workspace Agents
OpenAI launches workspace agents for ChatGPT, automating tasks in the cloud with Codex model; free until May 6, 2026, then credit-based pricing. #Update #Tech
USDC Access Expands Amid Asia Demand
@OSL and @Circle expand $USDC access for trading, payments, and settlement in Asia amid rising cross-border demand. Eligible clients gain enhanced utility through USDC-based services. #Update #Crypto $USDC
North Korean Hackers Target macOS Financial Firms
North Korean hackers use AppleScript and ClickFix in macOS malware attacks on financial firms, raising crypto hack odds over $100M by year-end to 100%. #Update #Cybersecurity
Kalshi Flags Insider Trading Cases Surge
@Kalshi has disciplined three political candidates for insider trading, imposing five-year suspensions and fines totaling $7,053. The firm emphasizes strict enforcement against unfair trading practices. #Update #Legal
Polymarket: Hair Dryer Hacks $34K Bet
Météo France filed a complaint after Paris CDG sensor anomalies aligned with $34K Polymarket payouts; physical tampering suspected. No arrests yet. #Update #Legal
Iran Threatens Trump Amid Unrest
A suspected Iranian front group, Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia, threatens the Trump family amid Iran’s domestic unrest; June 30 regime fall market at 8.5% YES. #Update #Geopolitics
Firefox Exposed 271 Vulnerabilities by Anthropic
Anthropic’s Mythos model has identified 271 vulnerabilities in Firefox, enhancing cybersecurity and impacting the financial and cryptocurrency sectors. The rise of AI in security presents both challenges and opportunities. #Update #Crypto
Crypto Firms Struggle Under Europe’s MiCA Pressure
The EU’s MiCA regulation deadline on July 1 pressures smaller crypto firms, risking closure for many as compliance costs rise; only a few, like @Ari10, have secured licenses. #Update #Crypto $BTC