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Today so far 2026-09-19 · 18:00 UTC

Global financial markets face uncertainty as the Fed's next rate move remains unpredictable, while major leadership transitions are underway including Warren Buffett handing control of Berkshire to his son Howard. Beyond the economy, urgent humanitarian and security concerns are dominating headlines, from women protesting a string of murders near Johannesburg to Russia's escalating missile attacks exhausting Kyiv residents, alongside regional instability including Saudi Arabia issuing air raid alerts following Houthi attacks and Cuba facing widespread blackouts affecting millions.

Iran’s Internet Blackout Reaches 360 Hours: Starlink Users Targeted

Netblocks, an internet observatory, has reported that Iranians have now over 360 hours without internet connection, a measure impulsed by the Iranian regime since the start of the U.S.-Israel conflict.

2026-03-16 · 00:15 UTC
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Libra Case: $5 Million Agreement Draft Recovered From Seized Phone

2026-03-15 · 23:45

An alleged draft for a $5 million economic agreement to secure the support of Argentine President Javier Milei for the…

Forensic analysis uncovers draft of $5M deal tied to Milei’s Libra promotion: Report

2026-03-15 · 13:50

Forensic analysis of lobbyist Mauricio Novelli’s phone reportedly uncovered a draft document outlining a $5 million…

CFTC Issues Guidance That Could Ignite Massive Prediction Markets Expansion

2026-03-15 · 02:30

U.S.

Oil Markets Brace as Trump Calls Allied Navies to Defend Hormuz Passage

2026-03-14 · 17:36

President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States and allied nations are preparing to send warships to the…

US Oil Reserve Release Sparks Macro Debate as Bitcoin Holds Above $70K

2026-03-14 · 11:50

The United States will release 172 million barrels of oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve in an attempt to lower…

‘Zero Evidence:’ Judge Quashes Federal Reserve Subpoenas, DOJ Announces Appeal

2026-03-14 · 11:30

Judge James E.

US Appeals Court Ends Custodia Bank Five Year Legal Fight for Federal Reserve Master Account Access

2026-03-14 · 09:50

US appeals court upholds Federal Reserve authority to deny Custodia Bank a master account for direct payment access.

OFAC Targets North Korean IT Scheme Defrauding U.S. Firms

2026-03-14 · 07:20

The U.S.

Federal Court Ends Custodia Bank Bid for Federal Reserve Master Account

2026-03-14 · 06:32

The case had dragged on for five years.

Big Bet Takes Action to Block Prediction Markets in Brazil

2026-03-14 · 05:30

Betting companies have reportedly asked regulators to pause the operations of prediction market platforms, such as…

Oil Crisis Drives Global Stock Selloff While Precious Metals and Crypto Hold Tight

2026-03-14 · 00:30

Global markets ended the week under pressure as an oil shock tied to escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz…

Canada Loses 83,900 Jobs in February: Macroeconomic Weakness May Pressure Crypto

2026-03-13 · 19:23

Canada’s labour market recorded a sharp contraction in February as employment declined by 83,900 positions, according to…

US Treasury Sanctions Alleged $800 Million North Korean IT Worker Fraud Operation

2026-03-13 · 16:37

Six North Korean individuals and two entities were hit with U.S.

White House Rejects Iranian Drone Threat to the U.S. Homeland

2026-03-13 · 10:54

A routine press secretary post calling out a news network has accidentally handed the American public one of the…

Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill Including Temporary Ban on Fed Digital Currency

2026-03-13 · 05:12

The U.S.

US Treasury sanctions enablers of North Korea IT worker fraud ring

2026-03-13 · 03:13

Fraudulent tech workers with ties to North Korea target a range of industries, including blockchain companies, with…

White House Calls for Retraction of ABC Report Over Iran Drone Threat

2026-03-13 · 02:04

Officials say the FBI alert cited by the network came from an unverified tip, as Iran deploys drones across the Middle…

Schiff Introduces ‘DEATH BETS’ Act to Ban Wagering on War and Assassinations

2026-03-12 · 20:17

U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff has introduced a bill which aims to ban betting on war, terrorism and death in prediction markets.

Wall Street Tumbles: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Slip While Crypto Rebounds

2026-03-12 · 17:56

The US stock market has taken a sharp hit on Thursday, with major indexes falling across the board.

When the US-Iran War Will End, According to ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok

2026-03-12 · 17:55

The ongoing war in Iran is having a toll on the global economy, with energy production and trade activities disrupted…

Trump Sees Oil Spike as Strategic Win

2026-03-12 · 17:37

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, President Donald Trump argued that rising oil prices ultimately benefit…

Treasury Yields Hold Above 4% as Oil Tensions, Fed Politics Rattle Bond Market

2026-03-12 · 17:26

The bond market is staring down oil shocks, political drama, and a looming Fed leadership shake-up—and the result is a…

Oil Prices Up, Chances of Rate Cut Trimmed, Crypto Market Still Flat

2026-03-12 · 12:04

Oil prices have breached a major milestone as the Middle East conflict chokes the global supply.

As President Lula Proposes a Ban on Online Betting, Prediction Markets May Face a Rought Start in Brazil

2026-03-12 · 11:30

After President Lula proposed a ban on online betting platforms in Brazil, as the country faces a gambling epidemic,…

Utah set to block prediction markets as state-federal tensions rise

2026-03-12 · 10:11

CFTC Chair Michael Selig has said that the agency has authority over prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket and…

International Banks Evacuate Dubai Offices and Close Qatar Branches Amid Iranian Threats

2026-03-12 · 08:30

Global financial institutions including Citigroup, Standard Chartered, and HSBC are shuttering regional offices and…

IEA Announces Historic 400 Million Barrel Oil Release Amid Middle East Conflict

2026-03-12 · 08:29

The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced a historic release of 400 million barrels of oil from member countries’…

US February Inflation Stayed Flat, So Did Crypto Prices

2026-03-12 · 06:40

The US February 2026 inflation data is out, and the rate has remained flat in comparison to the previous month.

Kalshi preemptively sues Iowa, claiming risk of enforcement action

2026-03-12 · 05:37

Kalshi claims in a preemptive lawsuit that there is “a substantial risk” that Iowa will take action against it after a…

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