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May 29 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Prices Dip as Iran Tensions Rise and ETF Money Flows Out

Bitcoin fell below $73, 000 after a surge of Iranian strikes that pushed oil higher and shook risk appetite. Two days of heavy withdrawals from Bitcoin spot ETFs have erased more than $1 billion, the largest loss since January. The slump spread to other major coins: Ethereum slipped under $2, 000 fo

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Apr 27 2026FINANCE

Prediction Markets Grow Fast While Watchdog Agency Shrinks

Prediction markets are getting bigger every day, letting people bet on nearly anything—from sports to elections to who will win the next reality show. But the government group supposed to keep an eye on these markets is getting smaller instead of bigger. Over the past few years, the agency in charge

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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

Three Politicians Hit With Kalshi Penalties Over “Insider” Trades

Kalshi, a site where people bet on future events, has stepped in to block and fine three U. S. House hopefuls for trading on markets that involve their own campaigns. The rule‑breakers come from Minnesota, Texas and Virginia, showing that the company is tightening its safeguards against political in

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Political Candidates Face Ban Over Betting on Their Own Elections

Kalshi, a platform where people can bet on future events, has decided to stop three U. S. congressional hopefuls from using its site because they were trading on information about their own races. The company said it had recently added rules to keep politicians from betting on contests they are invo

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Apr 21 2026FINANCE

AFG Shares Eye Strong Growth, Analysts Stay Positive

Macquarie keeps a “Buy” stance on Australian Finance Group Ltd. , setting a target price at A$3. 05, while other market voices suggest a modest “Buy” consensus with an average target of A$2. 71. The company’s latest quarter, ending 31 December, delivered a revenue lift to A$726. 2 million from A$

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Apr 15 2026CRIME

The hidden risk in crypto support teams

A major crypto exchange recently faced a security issue that didn't come from hackers breaking into systems, but from staff misusing their access. Two employees looked at customer support data they shouldn't have, potentially viewing details from about 2, 000 accounts. While the exchange says no mon

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

California Stops Officials From Betting on Future Events

The governor has issued a new rule that stops state workers from using prediction markets to bet on things that could affect their jobs. This move comes after reports that some people with inside information were making large profits by placing bets before big news. The law says that anyone wh

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Feb 28 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Trading Scandal Shows Wall Street Tactics in Digital Coins

A recent investigation revealed that a popular Solana‑based trading platform may have let insiders use hidden data to profit from other traders. The platform, part of a well‑known startup accelerator, earned over $390 million largely from volatile meme tokens. A senior employee reportedly accessed a

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Jan 27 2026FINANCE

Betting on the Future: The Rise of Prediction Markets

Prediction markets are online platforms where people can bet on the outcomes of future events. These markets have gained popularity in recent years, with platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket leading the way. Kalshi, which means everything in Arabic, allows users to trade on the outcomes of events ra

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Jan 25 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Is Watch Dogs franchise really over?

Inside sources say Ubisoft may have given up on the Watch Dogs series. This news comes from Tom Henderson, who shared his thoughts on the Insider Gaming podcast. He mentioned that the team behind Watch Dogs Legion felt the game needed more time before it was released. After Legion came out, the dev

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