Year: 2026

DOJ, CFTC Probe $2.6B Oil Trades Before Trump and Iran Statements: Report

Key Takeaways Federal investigators are examining oil futures trades totaling more than $2.6 billion. Large bets preceded Iran-related updates that appeared to move global oil prices. Authorities are reviewing whether nonpublic information influenced the timing and scale. DOJ and CFTC…

Joe Lonsdale: Religious persecution in Nigeria is a critical global issue, Iran’s destabilizing influence on Lebanon, and the US is poised for a nuclear energy resurgence

Key takeaways Religious persecution remains a critical global issue, with Nigeria being a significant hotspot. Jihadi groups target Nigeria due to its balanced religious demographics. Iran’s influence has destabilized Lebanon, impacting its Christian population. Data center infrastructure is rapidly evolving,…

Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Eyes $85K, Understanding the ‘Triple Threat’ Behind the Price Target

Three signals are converging on a single Bitcoin price analysis target of $85,000, and for once, they are not pointing in different directions. Research firm Glassnode has identified what analysts are calling a ‘triple threat’ setup: Bitcoin has broken above…

Core Scientific Buys Polaris Bitcoin Mine for $421M Oklahoma AI Power Expansion

This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly The Miner Mag) provides news, data, and insights on the energy–compute–markets nexus. The company said Tuesday it plans to scale its…

Ripple (XRP) Price Predictions for This Week

XRP is consolidating in a large pennant and may soon challenge the $1.6 resistance. Ripple (XRP) Price Predictions: Analysis Key support levels: $1.4 Key resistance levels: $1.6, $2 Key Support Holds Steady Despite the flat price action, XRP has maintained…

Crypto

XRP sell pressure hits 2021 lows but can bulls clear $1.45?

XRP whale inflows to Binance have fallen to their lowest level since November 2021, according to CryptoQuant analyst Arab Chain.  Summary XRP whale inflows to Binance fell sharply, lowering fears of large-scale selling pressure near term. Analysts say a confirmed…

Hut 8 Surges 30% After Landing Second AI Data Center Lease Worth $9.8 Billion – Bitcoin News

This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly The Miner Mag) provides news, data, and insights on the energy–compute–markets nexus. The Miami-based company said it signed a $9.8 billion…

Trump warns Iran of more attacks amid stalled peace talks

## Market Snapshot The market for an Israel-Iran permanent peace deal by June 30, 2026, is currently priced at 12.5% YES, up from 12% 24 hours ago. The May 31, 2026, sub-market is priced at 4.3% YES, reflecting a decrease…

CCP Games Rebrands, Partners with Google DeepMind in $120M Buyout of EVE Online Developer

CCP Games, the developer of the spaceship MMORPG EVE Online and web3 game Eve Frontier, has transitioned into an independent entity and rebranded as Fenris Creations following a $120 million USD buyout from former parent company Pearl Abyss. The transaction,…

Bittrex asks court to void $24M SEC settlement over crypto stance

Bittrex has asked a U.S. federal court to overturn its $24 million settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission after the regulator abandoned the crypto enforcement approach used against the exchange under the Biden administration. Summary Bittrex has asked a…