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Today so far 2026-09-20 · 00:00 UTC

Saudi Arabia is facing escalated attacks from Houthis, with the militant group claiming responsibility for strikes on the capital and authorities issuing rare air raid alerts for Riyadh. In the United States, significant political and economic developments are unfolding, including Warren Buffett handing leadership of Berkshire to his son Howard and tensions over Trump's media restrictions at the White House, while the Federal Reserve's next policy move remains uncertain. Meanwhile, humanitarian crises are worsening globally, with millions facing blackouts in Cuba and women protesting rising murders near Johannesburg.

UK Reform Party Races Ahead Through Crypto Donations

The UK Reform Party became the first British political party to accept crypto donations in May 2025.

2026-03-05 · 10:23 UTC
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The Senate will have to decide on Kevin Warsh chosen by Trump to lead the Fed

2026-03-05 · 06:24

Warsh likes Bitcoin, hates high rates, and frequents Stanford. Senators, meanwhile, like investigations and blockades.

Senator Flags White House 'Corruption' Concerns Over Iran War Predictions Markets

2026-03-05 · 05:42

The senator has slammed predictions markets betting on war in the Middle East, accusing White House officials of…

South Korea Halts Trading After Kospi and Kosdaq Crash Over 10% Amid Middle East Conflict Shock

2026-03-04 · 12:40

South Korea halted trading after the Kospi and Kosdaq fell over 10 percent during a rapid market selloff.

KOSPI Plunges as Rising Middle East Tensions Rattle Markets

2026-03-04 · 10:53

Asian stock markets extended their losses for a third straight session as investors grew uneasy about the expanding…

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2026-03-04 · 09:00

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Trading Halted in Seoul: Kospi Suffers Historic Sell-off Amid Iran War Jitters

2026-03-04 · 08:30

South Korea’s Kospi index plummeted over 12% on March 4, triggering emergency circuit breakers as Middle East tensions…

Korea halts trading as key indexes drop 10% on Middle East crisis

2026-03-04 · 06:05

South Korea’s Kospi and Kosdaq tripped circuit breakers as the Middle East conflict drove a global exodus from stocks.

Central Bank Gold Buying Slows as Iran Escalation Shapes Reserve Strategy

2026-03-04 · 03:30

Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and widening geopolitical rifts are driving central banks to reassess gold reserves, with…

‘Gold Pillars Crumbling?’ Strategist Questions Durability of Gold’s Geopolitical Bid

2026-03-04 · 02:30

Gold’s geopolitical premium may be fading as crude oil and silver eye powerful upside, with shifting global tensions and…

Morgan Stanley Maintains Bullish US Stock Outlook Despite Iran Conflict

2026-03-03 · 22:05

Morgan Stanley says U.S.

Wall Street Navigates Risk-off Trade Amid Iran Conflict and Surging Oil Prices

2026-03-03 · 21:05

U.S.

Wartime Snapshot: How Prediction Markets Are Pricing the Iran Conflict

2026-03-03 · 16:47

Prediction markets tracking the escalating Middle East conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran are humming…

$100 Oil Incoming? Energy Traders Brace for Crude Rallies as Middle East Tensions Escalate

2026-03-03 · 16:05

Oil traders are suddenly pricing in a risk many desks had pushed to the background: what happens when the Middle East’s…

When Will the US-Iran War Be Over? Insights from ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok 

2026-03-03 · 14:18

A fast-moving regional war between the United States, Israel, and Iran has entered an intense phase.

South Korea Police Track Second Thief Behind $4.8M Loss From South Korea Tax Service

2026-03-03 · 11:38

The Korean National Police (KNP) agency is hunting the second suspect in the $4.8 million stolen funds from the National…

BOJ Governor Says Blockchain, AI Reshaping Finance

2026-03-03 · 11:26

The Governor of the Bank of Japan, Ueda Kazuo, mentioned that the quick amalgamation of blockchain and AI is reshaping…

Proposal to Regulate Prediction Markets Gains Steam After Insider Trading Allegations Involving Iran War

2026-03-03 · 10:30

Senator Chris Murphy has proposed regulating prediction markets after allegations of insider trading by people close to…

Crypto Market Overview as Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz and Energy Risks Escalate

2026-03-03 · 10:30

Global markets entered a volatile phase after Iran officially closed the Strait of Hormuz and warned that any vessel…

Iran Accuses the US of Being Broke and Targeting Middle Eastern Oil

2026-03-03 · 10:10

According to reports, the Iranian government has accused the US of being broke and thirsty for Middle Eastern oil.

UBS Forecasts Broad Commodities Rally as Investors Hedge Iran-Linked Uncertainty

2026-03-03 · 03:30

Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions rattle oil, gold, and equities as UBS projects limited energy disruption and stronger…

Senate Advances Housing Bill With CBDC Ban, Draws White House Backing

2026-03-03 · 00:43

The vote marks one of the strongest bipartisan showings of this Congress, suggesting the package could clear further…

Israeli Markets Hit All-Time Highs Amid Military Conflict With Iran

2026-03-02 · 20:12

Israeli markets achieved record peaks on March 2, 2026, bucking a global downturn despite the onset of a joint…

Wall Street Dumps Tech, Rotates Hard into War Economy Names; Defense Shares Rip

2026-03-02 · 17:49

U.S.

HSBC Says Lasting Iran Conflict Would Boost Oil, Gold, USD and Hurt Equities

2026-03-02 · 17:01

Rising Iran conflict risks are jolting global markets, with HSBC warning oil shocks, currency swings, and equity…

Predictive Analyst Who Called Trump Victory and Iran Conflict in May 2024 Foresees US Defeat

2026-03-02 · 16:04

When Beijing-based historian Jiang Xueqin warned in May 2024 that a second Trump term would lead the United States into…

Iranian Drone Strikes Trigger Spike in European Natural Gas Prices

2026-03-02 · 14:50

European natural gas prices spiked on Monday after Qatar halted all liquefied natural gas production following Iranian…

Kalshi and Polymarket Face Scrutiny as Lawmakers Target Death-Related Betting Markets

2026-03-02 · 14:07

Prediction market platforms like Kalshi andPolymarket are facing pressure after users placed larger bets on the events…

Trump Media Corporation Discusses Truth Social Public Spin-off Proposal

2026-03-02 · 13:30

Trump Media is discussing a spin-off of Truth Social into a new publicly traded company following its merger with Tae…

‘A Scam’: Kalshi Might Face Legal Actions Regarding Iran’s Regime Change Market Resolution

2026-03-02 · 07:30

While Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour explained that the company did not list markets tied to the death of any personality…

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