Year: 2026

Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund raises record $6B fund

Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund has closed a new $6 billion fund, marking the largest raise in the venture capital firm’s history.  Summary Founders Fund closed a record $6 billion fund focused mainly on late-stage startup investments. Limited partners provided $4.5…

AI drives 1.5% of US GDP growth in Q1 2026, boosting economic outlook

## Market Snapshot In the market “Will US GDP growth in Q1 2026 be less than 1.0%?”, the pricing is currently at 100% YES. This reflects a consistent view that the GDP growth will be above 1.0%. ## Key Takeaways…

Blackrock and Circle Lead Tokenized Treasuries as Market Value Climbs to $15.20B

Key Takeaways: rwa.xyz data shows tokenized Treasuries hit $15.20B in May; growth signals rising onchain demand. Circle’s USYC leads at $2.91B, while Blackrock BUIDL at $2.58B reflects institutional traction. Top 10 exceed $13.9B combined; multi-chain expansion may drive further adoption…

NYSE moves closer to tokenized stocks under DTC pilot

The New York Stock Exchange has filed a rule change with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to allow tokenized versions of eligible securities to trade on its market.  Summary NYSE wants tokenized securities to trade beside traditional shares on…

Kashkari warns Iran war could limit Fed rate cuts amid inflation concerns

## Market Snapshot Fed Rate Cuts Predictions for 2026 are showing a shift, with a decrease in expectations for rate cuts. The Fed Decision June and July market indicates a 3.6% YES probability for a rate decrease post-June meeting. ##…

Gareth Soloway Warns Bitcoin Could Drop to $50K as Bear Flag Tightens at $85,000

Key Takeaways: Gareth Soloway of Verified Investing warns bitcoin could drop 38% to $50,000 as a bear flag pattern takes hold. Soloway told David Lin that recession odds have shifted to 2027, driven by $700 billion in annual AI capex…

Strategy Invests $2.57 Billion in Bitcoin as AJC Mining Launches New Bitcoin Cloud Mining Contracts

Entering 2026, the global cryptocurrency market remains highly active. Strategy’s $2.57 billion Bitcoin purchase once again highlights institutional investors’ continued interest in the long-term value of Bitcoin. It has also brought greater attention to Bitcoin Cloud Mining and Cryptocurrency Mining…

Tehran healthcare collapse amid US-Israel strikes sparks airspace closure fears

## Market Snapshot The “Iran closes its airspace by May 8” market is currently priced at 13.5% YES, down from 18% 24 hours ago. The “Iran closes its airspace by May 31” market shows a 34.5% YES probability, also down…

Strategy Skips Weekly Bitcoin Buy After 108 Total Purchases, 818,334 BTC Holdings

Key Takeaways: Strategy paused bitcoin purchases after its latest disclosed $255 million BTC acquisition. Investors shifted focus toward MSTR’s leverage, reserves, volatility, and bitcoin exposure. Traders will keep watching Saylor’s orange-dot posts for the next buy signal. Strategy Pause Shifts…

Bitcoin Set for Green Zone Entry? Analysts Identify Must-Watch Levels

Here’s why one analyst believes the ‘real’ bull market is ‘very close.’ Bitcoin managed to rebound swiftly from the February low at $60,000, posting gains for two consecutive months. This prompted some analysts to speculate that the cycle’s low…