Iran asserts control in Strait of Hormuz, UK warship deployment unlikely
Iran’s judiciary chief issued a statement on the country’s show of force in the Strait of Hormuz. Odds for the UK sending warships through the strait by April 30 sit at 2.4% YES, down from 10% a day ago. Market…
Eric Trump responds to Justin Sun’s WLFI Lawsuit with Banana Jab
World Liberty Financial is under fire after Tron founder Justin Sun filed a federal lawsuit alleging fraud, breach of contract, and the illegal freezing of tokens worth up to $1Bn. The response from Eric Trump was, somehow, a joke about…
Spark soars 73% as Upbit listing and 500M staking, what ignited the huge rally?
Spark’s SPK jumped 73% after an Upbit KRW listing, 500M+ tokens staked, and F2Pool co-founder Wang Chun’s public regret over selling 83.7M SPK stoked fresh speculative flow. Summary Spark’s SPK token jumped as much as 73% in 24 hours after…
Iran food prices soar as ceasefire fails to ease economic strain
Food prices in Iran have surged, with basic goods slipping out of reach as economic conditions worsen. The fragile ceasefire announced on April 7 has not eased these pressures. Crude oil hitting $90 by June trades at ? YES. Market…
Binance Offers $10 USDC Voucher Welcome Bonus for 99Bitcoins Readers
Binance is giving 99Bitcoin readers an exclusive offer: a $10 USDC voucher when they sign up using our dedicated referral link. The offer runs from now until May 16, 2026, and no separate sign-up or opt-in is required. Any new…
Pantera urges Satsuma to sell $50M Bitcoin and return capital
Some shareholders of Satsuma Technology Plc, including Pantera Capital, have asked the London-listed company to sell its Bitcoin holdings and distribute the proceeds to investors. Summary Pantera urged Satsuma to sell 646 BTC and return proceeds to shareholders after mounting…
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire breaches, complicating US talks
Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire breaches has pushed odds for a Trump-Iran meeting by April 30 down to 3.2%, falling from 8% just a day ago. Market reaction The diplomatic meetings market dropped quickly after Iran’s…
Strategy Could Overtake BlackRock Crypto IBIT in Bitcoin Holdings With STRC Raise
Strategy holds 780,897 BTC valued at over $59Bn. The BlackRock crypto IBIT fund holds 798,026 BTC. That gap, roughly 17,000 coins, could close this week. The detail most headlines are missing, though, is how the mechanics actually work: Strategy has…
Pi Network (PI) News Today: April 23
Here’s a look at the project’s latest developments, along with what’s expected to come next. The controversial crypto project has launched numerous features recently, aimed at improving the ecosystem and enhancing the user experience. The next few weeks are…
New York, Illinois ban state staff from prediction markets
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed Executive Order 60 on April 22, barring covered state officials and employees from using nonpublic information gained through their jobs to profit or avoid losses in prediction markets. Summary New York and Illinois barred…
