Bitcoin will drop to lowest level in two months if Iran-Israel conflict escalates, trader says

dlnews.com The price of Bitcoin will drop to levels not seen for almost two months if the conflict between Iran and Israel escalates, one trader warns. A worsening situation in the…

Meta’s Facebook, Instagram in EU crosshairs for election disinformation

theglobeandmail.com Meta Platforms’ META-Q Facebook and Instagram have failed to tackle disinformation and deceptive advertising in the run-up to European Parliament elections, the European…

Cannes Investors Circle Reveals Lineup, Including New Ruben Östlund and Lorcan Finnegan Films

variety.com The second annual Cannes Investors Circle has revealed its lineup, including films from Ruben Östlund and Lorcan Finnegan. Taking place at the Marché du Film during the…

Ruben Östlund, Chie Hayakawa & Lorcan Finnegan Projects Selected for 2nd Cannes Investors Circle

deadline.com Palme d’Or winning director Ruben Östlund is among 10 directors selected to present their upcoming feature film projects at the second edition of the Cannes Marché du Film’s…

Rishi Sunak: OK if I clash with the media as ‘I know how important your role is’

pressgazette.co.uk Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has told a room full of journalists it is okay if they “clash” with the Government as he highlighted the importance of media freedom in the UK and…

Sell-off incoming? Ripple to unlock 1 billion XRP on May 1

finbold.com Ripple, the company behind the XRP Ledger (XRP) development, will unlock 1 billion tokens on May 1, worth $503.6 million. This is part of Ripple’s monthly sell-offs, which…

Good news: The worst could be over for gas prices this spring

aol.com Israel and Iran have been in open conflict. Ukrainian drones have repeatedly attacked Russian oil refineries. And OPEC continues to hold back oil supply. All of these…

Binance's billionaire founder to find out if prison time is coming

cnbc.com Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former CEO of crypto exchange Binance, heads to a Seattle courtroom on Tuesday to learn whether the crimes he admitted to committing will…

US stock futures slipped lower ahead of Fed meeting ; major earnings due

investing.com Investing.com-- U.S. stock index futures slipped lower Tuesday as a rally in the technology sector appeared to be running out of steam ahead of the latest Federal Reserve…

Venezuela’s Digital Currency Use to Face Tighter Regulatory Scrutiny

cryptonews.com Experts warn that Venezuela’s likely shift towards digital currency necessitates stricter regulations. The development comes as Venezuela’s state oil company PDVSA is…

Binance founder CZ faces possible 3-year jail term for allowing money laundering as judge decides sentence

fortune.com Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, faces sentencing Tuesday in a Seattle courtroom, where U.S. prosecutors are asking a…

China may be preparing to deploy economic 'nuclear option'

newsweek.com China has been buying up commodities at a rapid clip, prompting analysts to wonder out loud whether Beijing is preparing to choose the economic "nuclear option." "China is…

US posecutors seeking 3-year jail term for Binance's Changpeng Zhao

euronews.com Prosecutors in the US are seeking a 3-year prison sentence for Binance founder Changpeng Zhao ahead of his sentencing for money laundering. Prosecutors in the United States…

Oil tumbles on Middle East ceasefire talks, Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

seekingalpha.com Crude oil futures turned lower Monday, with the U.S. WTI benchmark hitting its lowest level in a month, as speculation builds that Israel and Hamas may have made progress…

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao faces sentencing; US seeks 3-year term for allowing money laundering

apnews.com Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, faces sentencing Tuesday in a Seattle courtroom, where U.S. prosecutors are asking a…

‘A Band of Dreamers and a Judge’ Review: An Imbalanced Iranian Treasure-Hunting Doc About Its Own Making

variety.com A film that pivots around a court case about its own making, buried treasure documentary “A Band of Dreamers and a Judge” features hints of allure that eventually wane. Shot…

Falling From Grace

zerohedge.com Falling From Grace Authored by Jeff Thomas via InternationalMan.com, Years ago, Doug Casey mentioned in a correspondence to me, “Empires fall from grace with alarming…

Oil prices could breach $100 as Middle East conflict turns more dangerous, analysts warn

financialpost.com After reaching its highest price since October, oil could rise even further and possibly breach the US$100 mark this year if tensions in the Middle East continue to…

"The Only Safe Asset"

zerohedge.com "The Only Safe Asset" - Chinese Consumers Overtake India In Gold-Buying Frenzy Who could have seen this coming? ICYMI from Nov 2023, when gold was still 1900 Behind The…

Israel's strike showed Iran's air defenses were 'woefully unprepared.' Here's what Tehran may do next

businessinsider.com A Russian-made S-300 missile system drives in front of the officials' stand during a 2019 military parade in Tehran. AFP via Getty Images Israel showed it can take out a key…

Lawmakers urge Biden administration to address ‘rogue nations’ evading sanctions via crypto

cryptoslate.com A coalition of US lawmakers penned a letter to top government officials on April 28 expressing urgent concern over the use of digital currencies like Tether (USDT) by…

Crypto Sells the WW3 Narrative on Bankless

bankless.com WW3? Deepening conflict in the Middle East this weekend had traders fearful that the globe was on the precipice of flinging into World War 3. Should you be bidding the dip?…

Relatives and Associates of Toomaj Salehi, Iranian Rapper Sentenced to Death, Speak Up: ‘He Has Been Condemned to Death for His Music’

variety.com While the United States continues to debate how and when hip-hop lyrics can be used in court, dissident Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi was sentenced to death on April 24 for…

Biden Rejects World Court Investigation Of Israel As Netanyahu Arrest Warrant Looms

zerohedge.com Biden Rejects World Court Investigation Of Israel As Netanyahu Arrest Warrant Looms The Biden administration is reportedly in the midst of a diplomatic full court press in…

Uniswap Labs generates daily fee record with higher charge

dlnews.com Uniswap Labs raked in a daily all-time high in fees of around $727,000 from its 0.25% swap fee Saturday, the same day Iran’s missile and drone strikes on Israel contributed…

Ethereum Restaking Protocol EigenLayer Reveals Token and Airdrop Plans

decrypt.co The Eigen Foundation, which supports the Ethereum restaking protocol EigenLayer, published details about its upcoming token airdrop on Monday. In cryptocurrency, staking…

Iran celebrates pro-Palestinian protests spreading across US colleges

newsweek.com Iranian leadership has mobilized its public messaging in staunch support of the pro-Palestinian protest movement sweeping universities across the United States, portraying…

NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg says slow arms deliveries to Ukraine have benefited Russia on the battlefield

pbs.org NATO countries haven’t delivered what they promised to Ukraine in time, the alliance’s chief said Monday, allowing Russia to press its advantage while Kyiv’s depleted forces…

How to Buy Crypto with Wise?

watcher.guru Buying crypto with ease: how to buy crypto with Wise? No matter if you’re a beginner or a little bit more advanced today, we’re going to help you understand how to buy…

Scoop: Netanyahu tells Biden he's worried about possible ICC arrest warrants

axios.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked President Biden Sunday to help prevent the International Criminal Court from issuing arrest warrants for senior Israeli…

Lawmakers Urge Biden Admin for Heightened Crypto Oversight

coingape.com US lawmakers are urging the Biden government to keep crypto oversight as a priority since countries at present are using it for sanction evasion. According to a Reuters…

Iran's attack on Israel has muted impact on oil markets – DW

dw.com The global economy has so far shrugged off the Iranian strike on Israel. Important markets like oil had already priced in a possible attack. Will the calm last? Many…

Blinken says Israel must still work to boost humanitarian aid to ease catastrophe in Gaza

pbs.org RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that Israel must still do more to increase the flow of humanitarian aid into the besieged Gaza…

Spooked investors yanked $85m Bitcoin ETFs even before Iran attack

dlnews.com Last week was brutal for US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds. The 10 spot Bitcoin ETFs saw investors pull $85 million out of their funds in the week between April 8 to 12,…

Altcoin Season 2024 : 4 Factors for delay In Altcoins Rally

coingape.com Altcoins are now active competitors in the cryptocurrency markets, giving investors a variety of options beyond Bitcoin’s dominance. Despite being the leading…

Blinken urges Hamas to accept new Israeli terms for hostage release and ceasefire

axios.com U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said today at the World Economic Forum in Riyadh that Israel has given "a very generous" hostage deal proposal that could lead to a…

Crude Awakening: 3 Penny Oil Stocks Primed to Skyrocket on Price Spikes

investorplace.com Penny oil stocks are a strong choice as crude prices continue their upward movement The price of West Texas Intermediate ( ) crude oil has risen dramatically in 2024. That…

Bitcoin seen surging to $450,000

dlnews.com The Bitcoin halving is expected this week and everyone’s asking one question: What will it mean for the price of the cryptocurrency? Noelle Acheson, author of the “Crypto is…

Oil Darlings: 3 Global Oil Stocks to Buy Amid Rising Prices

investorplace.com While terrible for consumers, rising oil prices could mean profits for these three companies Currently, two major conditions are converging to continue the strong…

REZ Launchpool on Binance

beincrypto.com Editorial Note: The following content does not reflect the views or opinions of BeInCrypto. It is provided for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as…

‘A Hero’ Star Amir Jadidi To Play Celebrity Tennis Player Mansour Bahrami In Bio-Pic: France TV Distribution Boards Sales

deadline.com France tv distribution has acquired world sales rights for Romuald Boulanger’s upcoming bio-pic Mansour, capturing the journey of celebrity tennis player Mansour Bahrami’s…

What’s Happening Between the US Dollar & Japanese Yen in 2024?

watcher.guru The latest turbulence between the US Dollar [USD] and the Japanese yen [JPY] has gripped the attention of the globe. The yen breached the significant 160 per dollar mark,…

Gold prices tread water as Fed meeting looms

investing.com Investing.com-- Gold prices moved little in Asian trade on Monday, seeing little relief from recent losses as traders continued to price in higher-for-longer U.S. interest…

Biden talks ceasefire deal with Netanyahu days after signing aid package

newsweek.com U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday where the leaders discussed the terms of a possible ceasefire deal that would include…

Biden speaks with Netanyahu as tensions over the Israel-Hamas war mount in the US

nbcnews.com Create your free profile or log in to save this article Create your free profile or log in to save this article WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden held a phone call on Sunday…

Biden reiterated position on Rafah in Netanyahu call, says White House

investing.com U.S. President Joe Biden spoke on Sunday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and "reiterated his clear position" on a possible invasion of the Gaza border city of…

Is 10% The New 1%

zerohedge.com Is 10% The New 1% By Peter Tchir of Academy Securities I’ve been thinking a lot about one of the first lessons I was taught as a junior trader. We were warned that when…

Delegates gathered in Ottawa making strides toward global plastics treaty, environment minister says

theglobeandmail.com Delegates gathered in Ottawa for a key negotiating session are making strides toward a global plastics treaty, says federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault. The…

7 BRICS Countries Predicted To Outperform US GDP In 2024

watcher.guru The BRICS economic alliance has seen its GDP now projected to skyrocket past $34 trillion in the next four years. The bloc continues to grow in strength, numbers, and value.…

The Gloves Will Come Off In A Second Biden Term

zerohedge.com The Gloves Will Come Off In A Second Biden Term Authored by David Keltz via American Greatness, If you believe, correctly, that the entirety of Joe Biden’s presidency has…

BRICS: China and Iran Set Major Oil Record

watcher.guru One of BRICS’ newest additions has set an important mark, as both China and Iran have set a major oil record. Indeed, Iran has seen its oil exports reach a six-year high.…

US buys 81 Soviet-era combat aircraft from Russia's ally for less than $20,000 each, report says

businessinsider.com Ukrainian SU-27 fighters escort an SU-24 front-line bomber during an air force exercises on Starokostyantyniv military airbase on October 12, 2018. GENYA SAVILOV | Getty…

Bitcoin recovers some of steep losses after Iran strikes Israel

dlnews.com Bitcoin pares losses after Iran attack on Israel Bitcoin recovered some of its losses on Sunday morning London time after falling sharply Saturday evening on reports that…

Soars Above $3.3K, Bitcoin (BTC) Aims for $64K (Weekend Watch)

cryptopotato.com Bitcoin’s price actions were quite bearish for the past few days once again as the asset fell to $62,300 yesterday but managed to regain almost two grand since then. The…

How escalating tensions in Middle East threaten Asia's security

asia.nikkei.com TOKYO -- The ominous shadow of war is covering the entire Middle East, with Iran and Israel hitting each other directly. How much these tensions will escalate is anybody's…

Sudan's year of civil war: 'the world has turned its back'

theweek.com "Exactly a year ago, Sudan's ruinous collapse began," said Ishaan Tharoor in The Washington Post. On 15 April 2023, tensions between the nation's two most powerful factions…

The Cable- Iran, Markets, & Fed (Podcast)

assets.bwbx.io Host Charlie Pellett speaks with Marcus Ashworth, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist, and Michael Hewson, Chief Market Analyst for CMC Markets in London, about the effect the U-S…

Iran's Nightmares

zerohedge.com Iran's Nightmares Authored by Victor Davis Hanson, Details of the recent limited Israeli retaliatory strike against Iranian anti-aircraft missile batteries at Isfahan are…

CEOs of OpenAI, Google and Microsoft to join other tech leaders on federal AI safety panel

cnn.com The US government has asked leading artificial intelligence companies for advice on how to use the technology they are creating to defend airlines, utilities and other…