Vessel-tracking data from Reuters shows a decline in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran seized two ships. The market for Strait of Hormuz traffic returning to normal by …
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TRON vs. Arbitrum: Why Justin Sun Is Betting Big on a ‘Decentralized’ 2026
by Andrew Grantby Andrew GrantJustin Sun posted his words on X Monday night – “the most decentralized blockchain in the world is Tron” – and the timing was not accidental. Hours earlier, Arbitrum’s Security …
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Bullish Ripple (XRP) Signals, Ethereum (ETH) Price Predictions, and More: Bits Recap, April 24
by Andrew Grantby Andrew GrantHere’s what’s new and catching attention around XRP, ETH, and DOGE. Ripple’s cross-border token has slightly retraced over the past week, yet certain indicators suggest that it might be …
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As HSBC, Lloyds, and JPMorgan all commit to tokenized deposits on the Canton Network, Digital Asset Chief Product Officer Bernhard Elsner explains why the instrument is structurally distinct from stablecoins …
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USS Rafael Peralta enforces blockade on Iranian vessel in Strait of Hormuz
by Andrew Grantby Andrew GrantThe USS Rafael Peralta enforced a blockade on an Iranian-flagged vessel, pushing Strait of Hormuz traffic normalization by June to 25% YES on Polymarket. The Strait of Hormuz Traffic Returns …
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Coinbase Launches USDC Borrowing for UK Users: Use Crypto Without Selling
by Andrew Grantby Andrew GrantCoinbase UK has launched a crypto-backed lending product that lets British users borrow USDC stablecoins against their Bitcoin, Ethereum, and cbETH holdings – with funds arriving in under a minute. …
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Aave founder has also backed the effort with a personal ETH pledge. In the aftermath of the April 18 exploit that left KelpDAO’s rsETH with a significant backing shortfall, …
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US banking groups have escalated their campaign against the CLARITY Act by calling Senate offices directly, with the North Carolina Bankers Association confirmed on April 18 to be urging member …
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DOJ ends Powell probe, clearing path for crypto-friendly Warsh as Fed Chair
by Andrew Grantby Andrew GrantThe DOJ has ended its investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, removing the main obstacle to Kevin Warsh’s confirmation as his successor. Warsh’s confirmation by May 15 is at 85% …
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Polymarket Maduro Raid Bet: Big Brother Is Now Watching You On-Chain
by Andrew Grantby Andrew GrantOn December 26, 2025, an active-duty Green Beret stationed at Fort Bragg opened a fresh account on the crypto prediction platform Polymarket. Over the following days, he placed roughly 13 …