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Next week could spice things up for bitcoin as seven central banks face an inflation test
Seven major central banks, including the Federal Reserve, will issue rate decisions next week just as war-driven oil price spikes raise fresh concerns about global inflation.
Senate Democrats push ban on prediction market bets tied to war and death
Senate Democrats’ bill would write the prohibition into federal law even as the CFTC shifts toward a more permissive stance on event contracts.
U.S. Military Says It Destroyed 16 Iranian Mine Laying Ships In The Strait Of Hormuz
About 20% of the world’s oil consumption passes through the Strait of Hormuz daily, and it’s been affected by the Iran war.
Ripple to acquire Australian financial services license as APAC payments volume doubles
The company plans to obtain the license through the acquisition of BC Payments Australia, expanding its regulated footprint to over 75 licenses worldwide.
Where The Ocean Reveals How The Planet Works
What a Small Pacific Atoll Can Teach Us About Life on Earth.
Bitcoin steady above $70,000 as IEA proposes largest-ever oil reserve release
The largest cryptocurrency gained 7% from Monday’s lows as energy price fears eased, with Asian equities rising 1.8% and Brent crude dropping below $90 for the first time since the war began.
XRP Ledger transactions jump to 2.7M as price stays rangebound
Traders are watching whether support near $1.34 holds after repeated rejection near $1.44.
Bitcoin traders bet on a rally above $80,000
Many traders expect bitcoin to recover toward the $80K level between June and September, Derive said.
Dogecoin zooms as Elon Musk announces X Money launch date for April
The payments app offers 6% yield on balances and peer-to-peer transfers inside X, competing directly with the same demand stablecoin products are targeting. No mention of dogecoin or any crypto functionality was included.