US-Iran Ceasefire Ends No Talks Scheduled
The US-Iran ceasefire expires today with no new talks planned; odds for ending by April 21 rise to 4% YES. #Update #Geopolitics
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AI-Generated Music Hits 50% Unheard
AI-generated music now makes up 44% of new uploads on @Deezer, but only 1-3% of streams due to fraud detection. #Update #Music
Crypto Bill Markup Delayed to May
Senator Thom Tillis urges the U.S. Senate Banking Committee to delay the CLARITY Act markup until May for stablecoin yield negotiations. The outcome could impact crypto market dynamics. #Update #Crypto
Oil Prices Surge Amid Hormuz Disruption
Iran imposes crypto tolls on tankers in Strait of Hormuz, collecting up to $2M per vessel in Bitcoin and USDT amid ongoing disruptions. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Stablecoin Adoption Surges as Taxes Drop
Brazil delays 3.5% stablecoin tax amid backlash, boosting adoption as inflation impacts President Lula’s election bid against Flavio Bolsonaro. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Pakistan Mediates Volatile US-Iran Ceasefire Talks
Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz worsen Chinese shipping woes; 29% chance of 80 ships transiting by April 30, up from 12%. #Update #Shipping
Bank of Japan Holds Rates Amid Inflation
The Bank of Japan maintains rates amid inflation from the US-Israeli conflict with Iran; market sees a rate cut as unlikely. #Update #Economy
Playdate Bans Generative AI in Development
Panic bans AI-generated art, music, and writing from its Playdate console’s Catalog storefront but allows AI coding tools with disclosure. #Update #Tech
Iran Peace Talks Deadline Nears
Vice President Vance returns to Pakistan for US-Iran peace talks with market odds at 12.5% YES, reflecting skepticism ahead of the April 22 deadline. #Update #Market
BIS Chief Questions Stablecoins as Money
Pablo Hernández de Cos, incoming head of the Bank for International Settlements, calls for strict regulation of stablecoins, citing risks to financial stability and challenges to global economies. #Update #Crypto $USDT $USDC
John Oliver Rejects Prediction Markets Users
John Oliver criticized prediction markets like @Kalshi and @Polymarket on HBO, highlighting concerns over manipulation and legal issues, as traditional finance firms eye market entry. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
North Korea Expands Crypto Heist Tactics
North Korea-linked hackers exploited @Kelp, a restaking protocol, siphoning over $500M in two weeks, revealing vulnerabilities in decentralized systems and prompting security recommendations for multiple verifiers. #Breaking #Crypto $KELP (-8) ↘
AI Dividend Proposal Boosts Unemployment Aid
New York Assembly member Alex Bores proposes an “AI Dividend” to compensate Americans for AI-driven job losses, though payment specifics remain undefined. #Update #AI
Uranium Talks Stall US-Iran Deal Doubt
U.S.-Iran uranium talks stall; market odds for April 30 enrichment deal rise to 35.9% YES amid fragile trading conditions. #Update #Market