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Kraken unlocks full U.S. derivatives play after Bitnomial buy
Payward has completed its acquisition of Bitnomial, giving Kraken a regulated pathway to launch crypto derivatives in the U.S. Summary Payward has completed its Bitnomial
ECB’s Muller expects inflation acceleration amid Middle East conflict
## Market Snapshot The market for “Will the ECB announce a 50+ bps decrease at the April 2026 meeting?” currently shows 100% YES across all
CFTC prediction market rules spark industry debate
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has received more than 1,500 public responses on its proposed rule for prediction market event contracts. Summary CFTC has
BOJ intervenes in forex market amid US-Iran tensions, yen stabilizes
## Market Snapshot The market for the Fed’s interest rate decision after the June 2026 meeting is currently priced at 3.6% for a YES outcome,
Bitcoin critic Warren Buffett warns crypto traders on risky bets
Warren Buffett used the 2026 Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting to warn investors about rising speculation across markets. Summary Buffett said investors are showing a stronger
US to guide ships through Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions
## Market Snapshot WTI Crude Oil Prices in May 2026 are currently priced with an expectation of a substantial increase, as geopolitical tensions persist. Crude
Algorand jumps while Bitcoin and XRP stay range-bound
Bitcoin failed to hold its weekend move near $79,000 as traders weighed the latest FOMC decision, U.S.-Iran tension, and mixed altcoin action. Summary Bitcoin rejected
Pakistani Muslims march in mourning for slain Iranian leader Khamenei
## Market Snapshot The Iranian leadership change market shows a December 31 YES resolution at 33.5%, slightly decreased from 34% the previous day. The potential
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Says the US Is Targeting Iran’s Access to Crypto
Placing crypto alongside shadow banking and weapons procurement means Treasury believes it is being used for actual trade settlement. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
Coinbase says crypto bill deal clears Senate path
Coinbase says Senate negotiators have reached a deal on a disputed crypto bill provision tied to stablecoin rewards. Summary Coinbase says negotiators reached a rewards