House Discusses to Consolidate 30 Blockchain and Budget Transparency Bills
Members of the House Committee on Information and Communications Technology led by Representative Migz Villafuerte has formally proposed to consolidate 30 blockchain-related separate measures into a single substitute bill. The committee designated House Bill No. 6235, authored by Rep. Iris…
Hana Bank makes $670M Upbit parent bet as Korea crypto shifts
Hana Bank will buy 2.28 million shares in Dunamu, the parent company of Upbit, from Kakao Investments for about 1.003 trillion won, or nearly $670 million. Summary Hana Bank’s Dunamu stake gives it direct exposure to South Korea’s largest crypto…
Reform UK’s Nigel Farage Faces Scrutiny After $6.3M Payment From Crypto Investor
Key Takeaways Parliament is probing Nigel Farage over a $6.3M gift from crypto mogul Christopher Harborne. A 2025 U.K. ban on crypto political donations reflects rising industry scrutiny for Reform UK. Nigel Farage faces potential House of Commons suspension if…
Israel strikes Lebanon, ceasefire extension prospects dim
## Market Snapshot In the “Israel Ceasefire Extension” market, the May 16 sub-market is currently priced at 51.0% YES, down from 65% 24 hours ago. The “Israel Airspace Closure” market is priced at 29.0% YES, a slight increase from 28%…
3 AIs Reveal What Might Trigger a Big Revival
“SHIB often benefits from sector-wide speculative flows rather than needing its own news first,” Perplexity stated. It was late 2021 when the self-proclaimed Dogecoin killer shocked the crypto world with a massive price surge, pushing its market capitalization above…
Belgium Online Gambling Nearly Doubled to 14.8% Since 2018 Despite EU-Toughest Ad Ban
Key Takeaways Sciensano found Belgium online gambling rose from 7.9% in 2018 to 14.8% in 2023-2024 despite the 2023 ad ban. BAGO called for stronger Belgium enforcement after Sciensano data showed 52.6% weekly gambling ad reach. 2.6% of the Belgian…
Cerebras IPO nearly doubles on Nasdaq debut
Cerebras IPO shares nearly doubled on their first day of trading, opening at $350 after pricing at $185 per share on Wednesday evening. Summary Cerebras raised $5.55 billion at $185 per share and opened Thursday at $350, the largest US…
US CFTC expands oversight of prediction markets, collaborates with major sports leagues
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is no longer just watching prediction markets from the sidelines. Chairman Mike Selig confirmed on May 12 that the agency is in active discussions with every major professional sports league in the US, including the…
Strive Reports 15,009 Bitcoin, Zero Debt After Semler Merger and Note Buyback
Key Takeaways Strive expanded its bitcoin holdings through purchases and the Semler Scientific merger. Medical-device revenue helped lift quarterly sales, while fair-value losses drove a large deficit. Daily SATA dividends are expected to begin soon, pending board declarations. Strive Reports…
SIREN price crashes 51% as MACD signals deeper slide
SIREN price crashed 51.36% on May 14, closing at $0.5574 after opening above $1.14. Summary SIREN price collapsed 51.36% on the daily chart on May 14, closing at $0.5574 after hitting an intraday high of $1.1619. The daily MACD histogram…
