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Today so far 2026-09-18 · 06:01 UTC

The United States is navigating multiple international tensions, including security experts calling for US-China agreements to prevent AI control of nuclear weapons, allowing Iran's UN delegation to attend meetings in New York, and facing UN accusations of potential war crimes in Iran strikes. Domestically, the Trump administration is facing immediate legal challenges over EPA climate rule repeals, while RFK Jr. expands his influence by appointing new members to a preventive medicine task force. Beyond the US, Canada is exploring closer ties with Europe through potential EU associate membership, Japan marks a demographic milestone with over 100,000 centenarians, and Brazil is considering banning online casino games.

Strait of Hormuz Blockade: Trump Says No Ship Moves Without US Navy Approval

President Donald Trump declared Thursday that the United States has total control over the Strait of Hormuz and that no ship can enter or leave without U.S. Navy approval.

2026-04-23 · 16:01 UTC
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White House Accuses China of 'Industrial-Scale' Theft From American AI Models

2026-04-23 · 15:33

President Trump's administration says foreign actors are using jailbreaking techniques and fake accounts to extract…

French Weather Agency Alerts Police to Sensor ‘Interference’ After $35K Polymarket Payouts

2026-04-23 · 14:58

Long-shot bets on a market tied to the daily maximum temperature in Paris have raised eyebrows—and triggered a police…

Banking Industry Demands 60 More Days Before Responding to Stablecoin Regulations

2026-04-23 · 12:19

Four of the most powerful banking lobby groups in the United States have jointly written to four federal agencies asking…

Ontario Liberals Move to Ban iGaming Advertising Four Years After Privatization

2026-04-23 · 11:30

An Ontario Liberal MPP introduced the Stop Harmful Gambling Advertising Act, a bill that would prohibit licensed online…

Kalshi Enforcement Names Senate Candidate Who Traded on His Own Election Odds

2026-04-23 · 08:11

Mark Moran was still weighing a U.S. Senate run when he began placing bets on whether he would enter the race.

New York Governor Signs Executive Order to Ban State Employees from Prediction Markets

2026-04-23 · 07:24

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order barring state employees from using insider information to trade…

New York, Illinois sign EOs banning state employees from prediction markets

2026-04-23 · 02:53

New York Governor Kathy Hochul criticized the Trump administration for not implementing any “meaningful ethical…

New York, Illinois sign EO banning state employees from prediction markets

2026-04-23 · 01:53

New York Governor Kathy Hochul criticized the Trump administration for not implementing any “meaningful ethical…

Unlicensed Operators Set to Overtake UK Regulated Gambling Ad Spend by 2028

2026-04-22 · 22:10

New research from the World Advertising Research Center, published April 21, suggests that the UK’s black-market…

New York, Illinois Ban Government Employees From Insider Trading on Prediction Markets

2026-04-22 · 20:06

The states banned government employees from trading on insider information—a growing concern as prediction markets…

Taco Tuesday: Traders Bet $430M on Falling Oil Prices Minutes Before Trump Announced Iran Ceasefire Extension

2026-04-22 · 17:35

Traders placed a $430 million bet on falling oil prices in a two-minute window on April 21, 2026, roughly 15 minutes…

UK Inflation Climbs to 3.3% as Fuel Prices Surge: The Right Moment for Bitcoin as a Hedge?

2026-04-22 · 14:10

Inflation in the United Kingdom rose to 3.3% in March, up from 3.0% in February, according to data from the Office for…

Bet365, Super Group, Skycity Face Coordinated New Zealand High Court Action Over Offshore Gambling

2026-04-22 · 05:30

Three separate proceedings have been filed in the High Court at Auckland against bet365, Super Group, and Skycity over…

Late Gambino Boss John Gotti’s Grandson Sentenced to 15 Months for $1.1M COVID Loan Fraud Tied to Crypto Firm

2026-04-21 · 21:27

Carmine G. Agnello Jr., the grandson of late Gambino crime family boss John J.

Fed Independence in Focus as Kevin Warsh Grilled by Lawmakers

2026-04-21 · 20:08

President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve has triggered a high-stakes confirmation…

Trump Accuses Iran of Violating Ceasefire Agreement Numerous Times

2026-04-21 · 19:10

US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of violating the ceasefire numerous times, suggesting the potential of…

Fed chair nominee pressed on potential conflicts of interest, independence

2026-04-21 · 16:40

Kevin Warsh faced intense questions from Senator Elizabeth Warren and other lawmakers over his more than $100 million…

Prediction Markets Say Hormuz Crisis Is Far From Over 

2026-04-21 · 14:30

A ceasefire was announced, and Iran stated that the Strait of Hormuz had reopened to commercial shipping, triggering a…

The Bundesbank Warns of the Risks of AI Mythos

2026-04-21 · 12:05

Generative AI is now at the heart of debates on global financial stability.

Insider Trading Suspicions Grow Over Major Trades Before Trump Announcements

2026-04-21 · 11:16

Unusual trading activity across oil, equities, and crypto-linked prediction markets has drawn attention after multiple…

Russell 2000 Hits New Peak: Analysts Call Out Potential Crypto Rally

2026-04-21 · 07:40

The Russell 2000 reached a new all-time high of 2,798, as money continued to move into small-cap stocks.

South Korea’s KOSPI Hits All-Time High of 6,360, Here’s Why

2026-04-21 · 07:15

South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI index hit an all-time high of 6,360 on Tuesday, extending a rally that has now produced a…

Elon Musk Does Not Respond to the Summons of the French Authorities in the Investigation on X

2026-04-21 · 07:05

France summons Elon Musk for the investigation on X. He did not come. What implications for the crypto ecosystem?

William Hill Parent Evoke in £225M Bally’s Intralot Sale Discussions

2026-04-21 · 03:10

William Hill and 888 parent Evoke confirmed Monday it is in takeover discussions with Bally’s Intralot at 50 pence per…

Washington’s CLARITY Act Talks Hit a Snag Until Mid-May

2026-04-20 · 20:03

The negotiations around the Clarity Act could extend to mid-May, judging from the latest White House intel.

Global Market Brace for Volatile Week as U.S.-Iran Talks in Doubt

2026-04-20 · 19:34

The market mood turned defensive again after renewed U.S.-Iran friction pushed energy prices higher and knocked…

Prediction Markets Expect Prolonged Strait of Hormuz Disruption—And Oil Traders Are Betting Big

2026-04-20 · 18:30

Prediction markets suggest Strait of Hormuz traffic will not return to normal any time soon, and oil traders expect…

US Tariff Ruling Unleashes $166B Refund Wave for Firms

2026-04-20 · 17:21

The United States will begin returning roughly $166 billion in tariff payments to importers after court rulings struck…

UAE Warns of Shift Away From Dollar for Oil as War Risks Grow

2026-04-20 · 11:25

The United Arab Emirates has raised concerns with the United States over a potential dollar shortage if the Middle East…

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