Brazil Bans Online Gambling Venezuela Proposes Stablecoin
Brazil’s ruling party proposes PL-1808/2026 to ban online gambling, imposing fines up to $385M; President Lula remains silent. #Breaking #Legal @BrazilGovernment
Iran Plots Public Assassinations Amid Tensions
President Pezeshkian claims Iran publicly plans assassinations, raising tensions amid US-Israeli conflict. Odds of Iranian regime fall by May 31 remain low at 3%. #Update #Political
Bitcoin Miners Sell More BTC in Q1 2026
Publicly traded Bitcoin miners sold over 32,000 BTC in Q1 2026, surpassing total sales in 2025, as hashprice declines to $33 PH/s, impacting profitability. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Stripe Doubles Blockchain Efforts to Dominate Money
@Stripe integrates stablecoins and blockchain into its payment systems to expedite global transactions, acquiring Bridge for $1.1B and launching the Tempo blockchain with partners like Mastercard and Visa. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Tether Powers $148M Drift Recovery Plan
Drift Protocol partners with @Tether for a $148M recovery plan after a $295M exploit, dropping Circle’s $USDC in favor of $USDT. Treasury urges Congress for stablecoin legal protections. #Breaking #Crypto $USDT
XRP Surges to $10 Analyst Predicts
An analyst predicts $XRP could reach $10 following the launch of X Money, with potential further surges due to macroeconomic shifts and legislative changes. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Bitcoin Faces New SEC Regulation Challenges
A U.S. federal judge blocked Arizona’s case against Kalshi, reinforcing federal preemption over state gambling laws. #Breaking #Legal @Kalshi
Iran Boosts Drone Missile Arsenal Amid Tensions
Iran maintains significant drone and missile capabilities, with Polymarket showing 100% YES for military action against Israel by April 30. #Update #Military
Prediction Markets Surge as Schwab and Citadel Consider Entry
@CharlesSchwab and @Citadel are exploring entry into prediction markets, with Schwab’s CEO noting potential offerings focused on wealth-building, while Citadel monitors market developments for event contracts. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Bitcoin Crashes to $76K as Iran Shuts Hormuz
Bitcoin retraced to $76,091 after peaking at $78,000, resulting in $762M liquidations; Iran’s Strait of Hormuz closure impacted market sentiment. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Meta Increases Quest VR Prices Amid Shortage
Meta is increasing Quest VR headset prices by $50-$100 due to global memory chip shortages affecting electronics. New prices start April 19. #Update #Tech
Dogecoin Surges as TCT Model Forms
Dogecoin’s price remains below $0.1, with analyst Lars noting a potential significant move pending crucial confirmation in his TCT model analysis. #Update #Crypto $DOGE
Bitcoin Standards Rollout Urged Amid Systemic Risks
FATF urges faster crypto compliance, scrutinizing stablecoins and offshore firms. Only 29% of jurisdictions largely compliant with virtual asset standards. #Update #Crypto
Mandelson Scandal Sparks Starmer Resignation Calls
Foreign Secretary’s revelation on Mandelson’s vetting concerns prompts calls for PM Keir Starmer’s resignation; market odds for his exit by June 2026 drop to 36%. #Update #Politics