SoftBank cuts OpenAI-backed loan target to $6B as lenders balk at valuation
SoftBank has cut a planned OpenAI‑backed margin loan from around $10 billion to roughly $6 billion after banks and private credit funds pushed back on the deal’s structure and the difficulty of valuing OpenAI, an unlisted AI unicorn. Summary SoftBank…
Aramco and ADNOC resume oil shipments through Strait of Hormuz
## Market Snapshot Markets related to the Strait of Hormuz have reacted, with the probability of 20 ships transiting the strait by May 31 now priced at 68% YES, down from 76% 24 hours ago. Meanwhile, the likelihood of an…
Bitcoin ETF News: BTC Slips Below $80K Despite Record $1B ETF Inflows—Time to Buy the Dip?
In Bitcoin ETF news today, BTC dropped to $79,800 on Thursday, slipping below the psychologically critical $80K threshold even as weekly spot Bitcoin ETF inflows surged past $1B for the first time since January. The price sits roughly -3.6% off…
ETH, XRP, ADA, BNB, and HYPE
This Friday, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Hyperliquid in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) Unfortunately, Ethereum was rejected at the $2,400 resistance this week. Bulls did not manage to break this key level, and now the price appears…
Leading trends in the UK currency and cryptocurrency markets in 2026
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. UK FX and crypto markets grow more connected as regulation and macro pressures intensify in 2026. Summary UK FX…
Iran captures tanker in Gulf of Oman amid US maritime tensions
## Market Snapshot The market for “Will 20 ships transit the Strait of Hormuz on any day by May 31?” is currently priced at 69% YES, down from 76% 24 hours ago. Recent activity reflects heightened uncertainty following Iran’s capture…
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Dips, Healthy Pullbacks, and Psychological Floors
Bitcoin price slipped to $79,800, breaking below the $80,000 mark after a failed push above the $82,800 resistance, all while investors had a single bearish prediction. If your first instinct was to panic, you’re not alone. Round numbers feel like…
Another Pi Network Sell-the-News Moment as PI Plunges Hard Again?
PI is among the poorest performers today. Despite the ongoing protocol updates and major high-profile appearances from the project’s co-founders at one of the most influential cryptocurrency conferences for the year, the native token experienced another painful rejection in…
Aptos Foundation and Labs back AI future with $50M fund
Aptos Foundation and Aptos Labs have committed more than $50 million to grow the Aptos ecosystem. Summary Aptos Foundation and Labs committed $50 million to support trading, AI agents, research, and protocol infrastructure. Decibel and Shelby sit at the center…
Israel launches airstrikes over Iran, escalating regional tensions
## Market Snapshot Iran Airspace Closure market shows a 3.2% YES pricing for May 8 closure, down from 4% 24 hours ago, while the May 31 market increased to 34.5% YES. The Israel-Iran Permanent Peace Deal market for June 30…
