The 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 …
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MSNXX invests only in cash, US Treasury bills, notes, and overnight repurchase agreements, allowing for a stable one-dollar NAV. Morgan Stanley Investment Management has introduced a new fund designed …
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Riot Platforms has sent another 500 BTC to an NYDIG deposit address, according to on-chain data cited by Lookonchain. The transfer was worth about $39 million at the time of …
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Dow CEO warns Hormuz disruptions may take 275 days to resolve
by Andrew Grantby Andrew GrantOutgoing Dow CEO Jim Fitterling warns that logistical disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz could take about 275 days to resolve. The market for 80 ships transiting the Strait by …
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Ethereum News: Rebound Looks Shaky as Warning Signs Retail Traders Should Watch
by Andrew Grantby Andrew GrantIn Ethereum news today, ETH USD is trading around $2,330, attempting a recovery after bouncing off the $2,250 support zone, a move that looks constructive on the surface. But underneath …
