Intel signs deal with Apple, shares double to all-time high
Intel just landed the white whale. The company has secured a preliminary agreement to manufacture chips for Apple, a deal that sent Intel shares soaring 19% on May 8 to close at nearly $125. That puts the stock up roughly…
Binance Reveals How Crypto Is Transforming Emerging Markets
Binance highlighted areas where crypto has driven financial inclusion, namely access to capital markets and the democratization of private markets through tokenization. Binance has released a report outlining how cryptocurrencies and digital asset infrastructure are improving financial access in…
Strategy could sell 1 BTC to buy 10 more
Michael Saylor has moved to clarify Strategy’s position after recent comments raised questions about whether the company could sell part of its Bitcoin holdings. Summary Saylor says Strategy may sell Bitcoin but remain a net buyer over time. Strategy holds…
Bulk carrier fire off Qatar heightens Strait of Hormuz tensions
## Market Snapshot Strait of Hormuz traffic market shows a 1.4% YES probability for normal conditions by May 15, down from 4% a day ago. The end-of-May sub-market stands at 21.5% YES, a slight decrease from 28% the previous day….
Trump Media posts $406M loss after Bitcoin, CRO markdowns
Trump Media & Technology Group reported a $405.9 million net loss for the first quarter of 2026, as its Bitcoin and Cronos holdings lost value on paper. Summary Trump Media’s Q1 loss widened as Bitcoin and Cronos holdings fell below…
Iran strikes tanker off Doha as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz
## Market Snapshot Iranian Demands Trump Will Agree To market is observing a potential decrease in YES pricing. Strait of Hormuz Traffic by May 15 shows a decrease to 1.5% YES, while the Fall of the Iranian Regime market shows…
Virginia redistricting vote struck down 4-3
Virginia redistricting referendum was struck down 4-3 by the state Supreme Court on May 8, with Democrats immediately filing to appeal to SCOTUS Summary The Virginia Supreme Court ruled 4-3 that Democrats violated procedural requirements when they placed the redistricting…
US and Iran announce framework to ease tensions, reopen Strait of Hormuz
## Market Snapshot Iranian Demands Trump Will Agree To: Pricing suggests increased likelihood of US concessions. WTI Crude Oil Prices in May 2026: 3% YES for $150 threshold, down from 4% 24h ago. Next US x Iran Diplomatic Meeting: Activity…
XRP Reaches Decision Point After Weeks of Consolidation
Ripple’s XRP has continued trading within a broader bearish market structure despite the recent stabilization around the $1.3 key support zone. While short-term volatility has declined in recent weeks, the asset is now approaching a decisive technical region where the…
Morgan Stanley launches ETrade crypto at 0.5% fee
Morgan Stanley has launched E*Trade crypto trading at 0.5%, undercutting Coinbase, Schwab, and Robinhood in a pilot set to reach 8.6 million users. Summary Morgan Stanley launched an E*Trade crypto pilot on May 6, charging 50 basis points per trade…
