Polymarket Completes First AI-Linked Institutional Block Trade on Blockchain
Polymarket executed its inaugural on-chain institutional block trade tied to AI compute pricing, signaling new uses for prediction markets in commodity futures.
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Former DOJ Attorneys Warn of Expanding Citizenship Revocation Under Trump Administration
The Justice Department has sharply increased denaturalization cases, raising concerns that citizenship revocation may target naturalized Americans beyond serious crimes, including political opponents.
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Bitcoin’s path to $300,000 depends on how oil shocks reshape Federal Reserve policy
Bitcoin’s potential surge to $300,000 by 2026 hinges on macroeconomic shifts following Iran’s oil tensions, which threaten to alter Fed interest rate decisions and investor inflows.
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Anthropic Advances Toward IPO Following Massive Funding and Infrastructure Deals
Anthropic confidentially filed for an IPO after securing $65 billion in funding, expanding AI infrastructure, and boosting enterprise adoption of its Claude models.
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China Boosts Childcare Subsidies Amid Sharp Decline in Birth Rate
The Chinese government is increasing childcare funding to address the country’s declining fertility rate, which has dropped below one child per woman.
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Rising Oil Prices Threaten to Raise India’s Inflation and Slow Economic Growth
India’s inflation could approach 4.8% and GDP growth may ease amid sustained $90 per barrel crude prices, signaling economic challenges ahead.
Crypto & Fintech
Capital B Seeks Shareholder Approval for $122 Billion Bitcoin Funding Capacity
Capital B plans to secure shareholder authorization for up to $122 billion in funding to expand its Bitcoin holdings, pending approval at its 2026 annual meeting.
Corporate Power
SAIC Posts $1.9B Revenue in Q1 and Boosts Full-Year Earnings Forecast
SAIC reported strong first-quarter results with $1.9 billion revenue and raised its full-year earnings and margin outlook, driven by strategic shifts and robust contract wins.
Markets & Macro
Rising Inflation Widens Beyond Gas Prices, Challenging Federal Reserve’s Response
Inflation pressures extend beyond fuel costs, with rising housing, utilities, and recreation expenses complicating the Federal Reserve’s efforts to manage inflation without stalling growth.
Crypto & Fintech
Bitcoin Slips Below $70,000 Amid Rising Selling Pressure and Market Fear
Bitcoin fell under $70,000 as selling by short-term holders intensifies, exchange inflows surge, and crypto sentiment plunges back into extreme fear territory.