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Today so far 2026-09-19 · 12:00 UTC

Major geopolitical tensions are escalating globally, with Russia's relentless new missile tactics exhausting Kyiv residents while the US signs sweeping sanctions against Moscow, and the Middle East faces heightened conflict as Saudi Arabia issues unprecedented air raid alerts for Riyadh following Houthi attacks. Domestically in the United States, the Trump administration is taking controversial steps including banning certain news outlets from the White House and reaching security agreements over Greenland, while in the developing world, Cuba faces a nationwide power crisis affecting millions and South Africa grapples with a wave of murdered women discoveries. Additionally, major corporate upheaval is unfolding at India's Tata Sons amid a boardroom revolt, and a deadly shark attack in Western Australia has prompted rare intervention measures.

Wall Street Fear Gauge Hits 31 on Hormuz Supply Fears and Oil Price Shock

The CBOE Volatility Index closed at 31.05 on Friday, a 13.16% single-session gain that pushed Wall Street’s fear gauge to its highest close since late 2025.

2026-03-29 · 17:30 UTC
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Ottawa Seeks To Secure Elections From Crypto Risks

2026-03-29 · 17:10

In Canada, crypto regulation is now entering the democratic arena.

Economist Steve Hanke Says US Is Losing Iran War and Is Financially Insolvent

2026-03-29 · 15:30

Johns Hopkins economist Steve Hanke says the United States is losing the Iran war, is functionally insolvent, and has…

Saudi Arabia Boosts Pipeline Capacity Amid Energy Crisis

2026-03-29 · 12:05

The Strait of Hormuz has been blocked for several weeks, disrupting one of the main axes of global oil trade.

Strong and Free Elections Act Proposal Tightens Rules on Crypto Donations in Canada

2026-03-29 · 09:30

The Canadian government proposes Strong and Free Elections Act to ban crypto and other “hard‑to‑trace” political…

Kalshi legal woes grow with Washington state gambling suit

2026-03-28 · 20:39

The Washington attorney general became the latest state authority to sue Kalshi, alleging on Friday that the prediction…

Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline Hits 7 Million Barrels Per Day as Hormuz Closure Enters Fifth Week

2026-03-28 · 20:30

Saudi Arabia’s Petroline, the 1,200-kilometer crude pipeline connecting its eastern oil fields to the Red Sea, is now…

US Dollar Rally Reshapes Global Forex Strategies

2026-03-28 · 14:05

The dollar takes the initiative and sets its pace for the markets.

California Bans Public Officials from Prediction Market Bets

2026-03-28 · 06:53

California Governor Gavin Newsom has acted to stop public officials from using confidential information for personal…

Fed Rate Hike Odds Surge to 46.9% as Cuts Drop to Zero

2026-03-28 · 04:54

Trader Crypto Rover reported on X that the chances of a Federal Reserve rate hike in 2026 have risen to 46.9%.

California governor signs order banning prediction market insider trading

2026-03-27 · 21:37

The executive order is the latest in a wave of legal actions in the US seeking to curb government insider trading on…

‘Going Great’: Trump Touts Iran Operation While Ceasefire Falls Apart and Oil Climbs Past $108

2026-03-27 · 18:45

Iran formally rejected a U.S.-brokered 15-point ceasefire proposal this week, pushing Brent crude above $108 per barrel…

California Governor Bars Policymakers From Insider Betting on Prediction Markets

2026-03-27 · 17:30

California Gov.

Gavin Newsom Bans California Public Officials From Prediction Market Insider Trading

2026-03-27 · 16:35

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Friday to ban public officials from using inside info on…

Trump’s Signature to Appear on US Dollar Bills in Historic First

2026-03-27 · 14:00

America is about to get a new look at its most recognised export: the US dollar.

Trump Signature on US Dollar Sparks Debate Over Historic Break from Tradition

2026-03-27 · 13:53

Donald Trump is ready to make history as plans move forward to include his signature on US paper currency, marking the…

David Sacks Joins Presidential Advisory Council After Leaving White House Crypto Czar Role

2026-03-27 · 13:32

David Sacks has stated that he has taken over the position of the co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on…

Lawmakers push another bill to curb prediction market insider trading

2026-03-27 · 04:36

The bill proposes to prohibit government officials from using insider information to bet on prediction market contracts,…

Judge Blocks Pentagon From Branding Anthropic a National Security Threat

2026-03-27 · 04:16

The move could raise limits on how agencies can penalize companies over policy disagreements in the future, experts say.

Trump to put his signature on US dollars, breaking a tradition since 1861

2026-03-27 · 01:31

The Treasury Department announced plans to add US President Donald Trump’s signature to US currency, reportedly starting…

VIX Jumps to 27 as $1 Trillion Leaves US Stock Markets on Iran Oil Shock

2026-03-26 · 22:00

U.S.

Mixed Claims About a US-Iran Negotiation Triggers Volatility in the Global Markets

2026-03-26 · 12:39

The US has reportedly removed Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and parliamentary speaker Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf…

Iran Rejects U.S. Ceasefire Proposal, Sets Five Conditions to End War

2026-03-26 · 06:59

Iran has formally rejected the latest 15-point ceasefire proposal from the United States and has outlined its own five…

UK Government Caps Overseas Donations and Bans Crypto Funding

2026-03-26 · 06:55

The UK government introduced new measures designed to protect the country’s democratic system from foreign financial…

US Congressman Moves to Ban Staff From Trading on Prediction Markets

2026-03-26 · 05:42

Congress is moving to tighten oversight of prediction markets amid rising concerns over insider trading and misuse of…

Proposed bill seeks to ban US president, Congress from prediction markets

2026-03-26 · 05:38

The bill adds to a wave of recent legislative and state-level actions targeting prediction markets as scrutiny over…

Manila Is One of Asia’s Most Exciting Investment Communities, And Traders Fair Is Coming to Meet It

2026-03-26 · 03:59

The Philippine Stock Exchange raised a total of Php 144.14 billion in capital in 2025, a 75 percent surge from the…

Petroyuan Rising: Deutsche Bank Analysis Flags Iran War as Turning Point for US Dollar Dominance

2026-03-25 · 23:30

Deutsche Bank warned this week that Iran’s move to condition oil tanker passage through the Strait of Hormuz on payments…

US 10-Year Treasury Yield Hits 8-Month High Above 4.4%, Pulls Back on Middle East Ceasefire Reports

2026-03-25 · 21:15

The 10-year U.S.

Polymarket Shows Rising Odds Of Iran US De escalation

2026-03-25 · 19:05

Predictive markets are establishing themselves as a new indicator of international tensions.

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