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Breaking: TechCrunch: Special Forces Soldier Arrested for $400K Bet on Maduro Operation
A U.S. special forces soldier has been indicted for allegedly using classified information to profit from a $400,000 wager on Polymarket regarding the removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Gannon Ken Van Dyke was arrested on Thursday.
Apr 24, 2026, 01:45 AM
Breaking: Coindesk: $71 Million Arbitrum Freeze Sparks Decentralization Debate
The Arbitrum Security Council's emergency freeze of over 30,000 ETH following the KelpDAO exploit has ignited discussions on the nature of decentralization in crypto. While some view the action as a protective measure, others argue it highlights the concentration of control within decentralized systems.
Apr 23, 2026, 06:55 PM
Breaking: Blockchain Capital Targets $700 Million for New Funds: The Block
Blockchain Capital is raising $700 million across two new funds, aiming to complete the fundraising in five to six months. The firm has already started deploying some of the new capital.
Apr 23, 2026, 01:01 PM
Breaking: The Block: Kalshi Penalizes Three Congressional Candidates
Kalshi has penalized three US congressional candidates for betting on their own campaigns. This action raises questions about the integrity of campaign financing.
Apr 23, 2026, 07:23 AM
Kalshi fines & suspends 3 political candidates for betting on their own campaigns (Fox4beaumont)
The prediction market platform Kalshi has fined and suspended three political candidates for betting on their own campaigns. The platform identified the candidates through its surveillance system and accused them of insider trading.
Apr 23, 2026, 06:30 AM
Market Shock: Cointelegraph.com News: Bitcoin Surges Toward $80,000 Resistance
Bitcoin's price has rallied above $79,000, indicating strong buying momentum. This movement suggests a potential end to the bear market and a possible rise to $84,000.
Apr 23, 2026, 01:46 AM
Breaking: The question isn't whether privacy. It's what sort of privacy — Coindesk
Blockchains are going private. The only question left is what kind of privacy the industry will build, argues Schiller.. Blockchains were built as public networks in the best tradition of open-source technology. But their future is private. And that future is arriving faster than most people realize. This month, Tempo — the Stripe-backed payment blockchain that raised $500 million at a $5 billion valuation , with Visa, Mastercard, Paradigm, and UBS among its backers — published a detailed architectural proposal for private enterprise stablecoin transactions. Tempo is not a scrappy privacy-native project. It is arguably the most institutionally credentialed blockchain launch in years, built by people who deeply understand what banks, payment processors, and enterprises actually need. When a
Apr 22, 2026, 07:00 PM
Market Shock: Decrypt: Bitcoin Surges Past $78K as Trump Extends Ceasefire
Bitcoin has surpassed $78,000, reaching its highest level in 11 weeks. This increase follows President Trump's announcement to extend the Iran ceasefire indefinitely.
Apr 22, 2026, 01:02 PM
Breaking: Approval Granted for 484-Bed Student Flats in Bristol - theconstructionindex.co.uk
Watkins Jones' student accommodation project in Bristol has received approval to advance to the next construction phase. The development will transform a brownfield site into a community for students, located near key transport links and the University of Bristol.
Apr 22, 2026, 07:20 AM
Pritzker Executive Order Bars State Employees from Using Insider Info in Prediction Markets (Wifr)
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed an executive order prohibiting state employees from using nonpublic information to profit on prediction markets. The order aims to strengthen protections against insider trading amid concerns about a rollback in federal oversight. The executive order was signed in response to the growth of unregulated prediction markets and examples of profitable bets placed before announcements of U.S. military actions.
Apr 22, 2026, 06:30 AM
Breaking: Kalshi Expands into Crypto with Perpetual Futures Launch: Cointelegraph.com News
Kalshi is set to launch crypto perpetual futures, marking a significant shift from its traditional prediction markets. This move comes as the competition in regulated derivatives trading intensifies.
Apr 22, 2026, 01:28 AM
Breaking: New York Sues Coinbase and Gemini for Unlicensed Markets - Cointelegraph.com News
New York has filed lawsuits against Coinbase and Gemini for allegedly operating unlicensed markets. The Attorney General claims both exchanges violated state gambling laws by failing to obtain necessary licenses.
Apr 21, 2026, 06:57 PM
Gamblers Eye Trump Officials for Next Ousting (Rawstory)
Prediction markets are now taking bets on which Trump cabinet member will be the next to leave the administration. This follows the departure of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer.
Apr 21, 2026, 06:30 PM
Breaking: Decrypt: Iran Scammers Target Ships with Bitcoin Demands for Strait of Hormuz Transit
Scammers are impersonating Iranian authorities to demand cryptocurrency payments from shipping companies for transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The fraudulent messages promise safe passage amid ongoing regional tensions.
Apr 21, 2026, 01:01 PM
Escalation: Trump's Mixed Messages on U.S. War with Iran: Yumasun.com
President Trump conveys conflicting signals regarding the U.S. war with Iran, emphasizing both a lack of urgency to end the conflict and optimism for upcoming peace talks. A ceasefire between the two nations is set to expire soon.
Apr 21, 2026, 07:22 AM
Breaking: Lazio maxi accordo da 22 milioni | la maglia vola con Polymarket — zazoom.it
Una nuova partnership coinvolge la Lazio e Polymarket, una società statunitense di mercati previsionali. Una nuova partnership coinvolge la Lazio e Polymarket, una società statunitense di mercati previsionali. La maglia della squadra ora presenta il logo del brand sul tessuto, dopo un accordo che ha un valore complessivo di 22 milioni di euro. La collaborazione si riflette anche sull’immagine della maglia, che si presenta con un nuovo look grazie alla presenza del marchio esterno. La maglia della Lazio lucida di un nuovo brand porta sulle sue fibre il logo di Polymarket, una realtà statunitense specializzata nei mercati previsionali. L’accordo, che ha segnato il debutto del partner durante lo scontro con il Napoli, punta a iniettare nelle casse biancocelesti circa 18 milioni di euro totali
Apr 21, 2026, 01:29 AM
Breaking: Decrypt: Strait of Hormuz Disruption Expected to Persist
Prediction markets indicate that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will remain disrupted, with oil traders anticipating higher prices. Current odds suggest only a 28% chance of normal shipping traffic by April 30.
Apr 20, 2026, 06:51 PM
Breaking: U.S. Forces Seize Iranian Cargo Ship, wdiy.org Reports
U.S. forces have seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz after it refused to comply with warnings. Additionally, a new online portal for processing tariff refunds has launched.
Apr 20, 2026, 01:06 PM
Breaking: Polymarket Aims for $400 Million Raise at $15 Billion Valuation, Reports The Block
Polymarket is reportedly seeking to raise $400 million. The company is aiming for a valuation of $15 billion.
Apr 20, 2026, 07:51 AM
Hirudin Market to Reach $5.359 Billion by 2032, Expanding at a CAGR of 3.1% (QYResearch) (The-miyanichi)
According to a QYResearch report, the global hirudin market is projected to grow from an estimated $4.341 billion in 2025 to $5.359 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 3.1%. This growth is driven by the increasing demand for anticoagulants due to the rise in cardiovascular diseases and the aging population. The shift in hirudin production from extraction to recombinant technology has improved supply stability and quality. Key players in the market include Novartis, Pfizer, Abbott, and Teva Pharmaceuticals.
Apr 20, 2026, 06:30 AM
Breaking: The 12-month window — TechCrunch
A lot of AI startups exist partly because the foundation models haven't expanded into their category yet. As many jokingly acknowledge, that won't last forever. The first StrictlyVC of 2026 hits SF on April 30. Tickets are going fast. Register now. Save up to $680 on your Disrupt 2026 pass. Ends 11:59 p.m. PT tonight. REGISTER NOW . In a recent episode of “No Priors” — the excellent podcast co-hosted by AI investors Sarah Guo and Elad Gil — Gil made a point about exit timing that’s undoubtedly familiar to founders who’ve spent time with him but seems particularly useful in this moment of go-go dealmaking. For most companies, Gil said, there’s roughly a 12-month period where the business is at its peak value, “and then it crashes out.” The companies that capture generational returns are oft
Apr 20, 2026, 01:48 AM
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Apr 19, 2026, 06:37 PM
Breaking: API Changelog: WebSocket Timestamp Millisecond Fields Introduced
The API Changelog announces updates regarding WebSocket timestamp millisecond fields. Users are encouraged to stay informed about these changes.
Apr 19, 2026, 12:39 PM
Breaking: Charles Schwab and Citadel Securities Explore Prediction Markets, Says Cointelegraph.com — Cointelegraph.com News
Charles Schwab and Citadel Securities are considering entering the prediction markets sector, focusing on non-sports offerings. Executives from both firms have expressed interest in this rapidly growing area.
Apr 19, 2026, 07:06 AM