DOJ Probes $2.6B Oil Trades Pre-Trump
Federal investigators are probing $2.6B oil futures trades linked to Iran-related updates, examining potential insider trading. DOJ and CFTC involved. #Breaking #Legal
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Nigeria Faces Critical Religious Persecution Crisis
Joe Lonsdale highlights religious persecution in Nigeria, Iran’s destabilizing influence on Lebanon, and the US’s nuclear energy resurgence. #Update #GlobalPolitics
Crypto Exploit Hits TrustedVolumes for $6.7M
@TrustedVolumes confirmed a $6.7M exploit affecting its infrastructure, with funds split across three Ethereum wallets. @1inch clarified it was not involved, stating no impact on its systems or user funds. #Breaking #Crypto $ETH (-8) ↘
VLC Enhances Versatility with VHS Recording
Jean-Baptiste Kempf discusses VLC’s adaptability, including VHS recording and niche audio format support, highlighting the global recognition of the VLC logo on the Lex Fridman Podcast. #Update #Tech
Hut 8 Surges 30% on $9.8B AI Lease
Hut 8 signs $9.8B lease for AI data center at Beacon Point, boosting IT capacity to 352 MW; reflects shift from bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure. #AI #Infrastructure
Judge Unseals Epstein Suicide Note
A federal judge unsealed Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged suicide note, impacting prediction markets with a significant increase in YES pricing for the May 8 resolution. #Update #Legal
Quantum Attacks Threaten Ownership Proof Systems
@NearOne warns that blockchains may require new ownership verification systems if quantum attacks compromise wallet keys, potentially exposing private assets. #Update #Crypto $NEAR
Polymarket Odds Surge 20% Alien Life 2026
Polymarket odds for U.S. alien disclosure in 2026 hit 20% amid FBI’s planned UAP file release and intel meetings with pastors. #Update #Crypto
Crypto Withdrawals Launch in 100 Countries
@Kraken partners with @MoneyGram to enable crypto-to-fiat withdrawals for millions in over 100 countries, addressing reliable off-ramps into local currency #Update #Crypto
Toncoin Surges 100% Amid TON Revival
Toncoin ($TON) surged from $1.37 to $2.8, entering the top 20 crypto assets by market cap after @Telegram became its largest validator. #Update #Crypto $TON
Crypto Custody Bank BNY Expands in Abu Dhabi
@BNY expands its digital asset custody services to the UAE, partnering with Finstreet and ADI Foundation, initially focusing on $BTC and $ETH. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
SpaceX Powers Anthropic AI in Surprise Deal
Elon Musk’s SpaceX partners with Anthropic to power AI supercomputer Colossus 1, enhancing Claude Pro and Max capabilities. This alliance marks a significant shift in AI industry dynamics. #Update #AI
Iran Strait Closure Disrupts Global Oil Transit
Market pricing for an Israel-Iran peace deal by June 30, 2026, rose to 12.5% amid President Trump’s military threats against Iran, impacting negotiation stability. #Update #Market
AI Agents Surpass Humans by 2035
Charles Hoskinson predicts AI agents will surpass humans online by 2035, disrupting Big Tech’s business models. He emphasizes crypto’s potential with AI in user experience and warns against custodial reliance. #Update #Crypto $ADA