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Prediction markets are testing legal limits in strict Asian markets

Prediction markets are expanding into Asia’s largest economies, but unclear legal definitions and strict gambling laws may limit how far they can go.

Jimmy Song explains why Bitcoin needs a 'conservative' node client

The Bitcoin advocate is the co-founder of ProductionReady, a non-profit initiative to fund open source development of BTC software and education.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov says Iranian government's ban backfired

Thousands of software developers are currently developing virtual private networks to circumvent state control of the internet, Durov said.

Bitcoin’s “permanent buyers” are starting to sell as debt and cash pressures mount

In July 2025, Genius Group announced it was targeting a Bitcoin treasury of 10,000 BTC, framing it as a statement of deep strategic conviction. This week, however, the company sold its last 84 BTC to ...

GPT-5.4 Pro jumps to 150 IQ on MESNA Norway test as OpenAI breaks its own record

OpenAI’s latest GPT-5.4 Pro model has now achieved an IQ score higher than 99.96% of all human beings, giving markets a fresh signal that AI capability gains are starting to outpace the usual product-...

Nevada judge extends Kalshi ban, calls sports contracts ‘indistinguishable’ from gambling

The judge extended a temporary restraining order from March 20, calling Kalshi's baseball game contracts "indistinguishable" from ordinary betting.

IMF warns tokenized finance could amplify market crises, urges central bank-anchored settlement

The report warns that instant settlement removes the time buffers to intervene during crises, and compared stablecoins to money market funds.

Anthropic Spots 'Emotion Vectors' Inside Claude That Influence AI Behavior

Researchers say internal emotion-like signals shape how large language models make decisions.

AI Giant Anthropic Files to Launch 'AnthroPAC' Amid Clash With Trump Administration

Claude developer Anthropic registered an employee-funded PAC amid a legal battle with the White House and rising election-year scrutiny of AI.

Solana's quantum-threat readiness reveals harsh tradeoff: security vs speed

While Bitcoin developers scramble to find a solution and Ethereum prepares for 'Q-day,' Solana is trying to get ahead of that scenario.

Traders are the big winners as 24/7 stocks will finally end the after-hours price 'manipulation'

Round-the-clock markets promise freedom for investors and pressure for intermediaries who traditionally wielded immense power during off-hours

Digital asset treasuries must now earn their keep

For treasuries to do so and stay competitive, Kiernan unpacks three broad strategies that are emerging.

Ex-UK Chancellor backs bitcoin as alternative to failing systems

Kwasi Kwarteng reflects on current UK market turmoil, fiscal “doom loop,” and his move into bitcoin with Stack BTC.

Bitcoin tends to outperform gold and stocks after global shocks, Mercado Bitcoin finds

The study analyzed 60-day windows after economic or geopolitical shocks and found that Bitcoin posted stronger returns than gold and the S&P 500 in each period.

Russian attack on Ukraine market kills five

A Russian drone hit a busy spot in the southern Ukrainian town on Saturday morning, injuring another 21 people.

German males under 45 may need military approval for long stays abroad

Under the law, travel approvals must generally be granted and it remains unclear how the rule would be enforced if breached.

US says it has arrested relatives of late Iranian ​general Qasem ​Soleimani

The niece and grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani are in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials said.

Search for missing airman presents serious test for US

The stakes could rise further if the weapons system officer of the downed F15 Eagle plane is captured by Iran.

US and Iran trade threats to unleash 'hell' as search for missing US airman continues

Donald Trump wants Iran to strike a deal and to open the strategic Strait of Hormuz whose closure has led to a spike in oil prices.

From Peace Hopes to $65K Overnight: Can the Market Trust Any Headline?

On April 3, 2026, Bitcoin is once again reminding investors of a hard truth: in today’s macro-driven environment, headlines move markets faster than fundamentals. Just days ago, optimism surrounding a...