MARKETS

Apr 22 2026CRYPTO

When Crypto Meets Betting: A New Bet on AI Research

Bitcoin supporters often focus on big numbers—like how much crypto a company holds. But Anthony Pompliano, a well-known figure in the Bitcoin world, is taking a different route. His company, ProCap Financial, just teamed up with Kalshi, a platform where people bet on real-world events like elections

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Apr 22 2026BUSINESS

Gas prices slip as warmth lingers and storage keeps growing

Natural gas prices nudged lower this week as warmer-than-usual air spread across much of the country. With fewer homes firing up furnaces and less demand from power plants, buyers have little reason to rush and bid up prices. At the same time, the nation’s storage tanks are already brimming, runnin

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Apr 22 2026CRYPTO

New York Takes Legal Action Against Coinbase and Gemini Over Prediction Markets

New York has filed lawsuits against two major crypto platforms, Coinbase and Gemini, arguing that their prediction markets—where users bet on sports, entertainment, and elections—are actually illegal gambling under state law. The state claims these markets operate like unlicensed bookmakers, with ad

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Apr 22 2026FINANCE

Trading Moves: Cattle, Crops, and Market Shifts

Today’s livestock markets showed mixed results. Live cattle prices fell again, closing at $243. 55 after hitting a high of $246. 80. Feeder cattle also dipped slightly to $358. 95, though they remain up since March. Meanwhile, hog prices climbed a bit, settling at $103. 20. Grain markets had a stron

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Apr 22 2026BUSINESS

Building a Future While Breaking Old Rules

The push for cleaner energy isn’t waiting for politics to catch up. A recent court decision just cleared away some federal blocks slowing down solar and wind projects across the country. Meanwhile, big companies are making big moves in new directions. One coffee giant, known for its green mermaid lo

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Prediction Markets: Who Gets to Tax Them?

States want to raise money from online prediction sites, but they’re not sure what those sites actually are. The debate centers on whether the sites should be treated like sports betting, financial derivatives, or something else entirely. If they’re seen as gambling, states could tax them the sam

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Apr 21 2026FINANCE

Oil prices and crypto trading meet in wartime markets

A top Iranian official recently took aim at cryptocurrency’s role in oil markets during a tense moment at the Strait of Hormuz. Instead of just warning about sanctions or payment limits, he mocked “digital oil” trading—suggesting that crypto-based oil contracts now influence how people see real-worl

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Apr 19 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Traders Bet Half‑Billion on Oil as Strait of Hormuz Closes

Crypto traders moved more than $500 million into synthetic oil futures on the Hyperliquid exchange over the weekend, hoping that a new clash in the Middle East could lift crude prices back to $100 per barrel. The spike followed Iran’s sudden decision to shut the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shi

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Apr 19 2026FINANCE

Future of Betting: Big Banks Eye Prediction Markets

Large financial firms are exploring ways to enter the fast‑growing world of prediction markets. Charles Schwab’s chief executive hinted that his company might offer a platform for forecasting events, but only if it aligns with long‑term wealth building and avoids risky areas like sports or pop cu

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Apr 19 2026FINANCE

Private lending’s hidden risks could shake up the financial world

A storm is brewing in the world of private credit, and regulators are sounding the alarm. The Financial Stability Board warns that a mix of rising interest rates, geopolitical tensions, and shaky valuations could trigger a domino effect across global markets. The concern isn’t just about one weak sp

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