Here’s what needs to happen to the Pi Network protocol in the next ten days. After consecutive weeks of consistently trading downward, Pi Network’s native token has finally staged a more impressive recovery over the past 24 hours or so, surging to and just over $0.18. This came as the overall market’s health has
Former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson has called on U.S. policymakers to prepare an emergency response plan for a potential breakdown in demand for U.S. Treasurys, warning that the consequences could be severe. Summary The Former Treasury Secretary has warned U.S. authorities to prepare an emergency plan for a potential collapse in Treasury demand. Rising U.S.
Operation Epic Fury’s impact on Iran grows while anti-war protests in the West stay subdued. The odds for the Iranian regime falling by May 31 sit at 3.9% YES, down from 6% a week ago. Western anti-war protests haven’t gained momentum despite the escalating conflict. The muted response contrasts with prior protests over Gaza and
Friday has rolled around again, and that means more Bitcoin and Ether options are expiring as spot markets hold on to recent gains. Around 22,200 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, April 17, with a notional value of roughly $1.66 billion. This event is a little smaller than last week’s expiry, so it
Voters in New Jersey’s 11th congressional district are heading to the polls today in a special election that could tighten the Republican House majority to its absolute limit, pitting progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia against Republican Joe Hathaway in a district that Democrats carried by 9 points in 2024. Summary The NJ special election fills the
The U.S. Treasury completed a $15 billion debt buyback amid declining foreign demand for Treasuries, and the Polymarket “Cut–Pause–Pause” scenario for Fed decisions from January to April now sits at 48% YES, with pressure mounting on the Fed to hold steady. Market reaction Markets are treating the Treasury’s move as more than a routine operation.
The House voted to reject a resolution Thursday directing President Trump to remove US armed forces from hostilities against Iran, 213 to 214, falling one vote short along almost entirely party lines. Summary Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York proposed the resolution directing the president to end military action in Iran unless explicitly authorized by
Drift Protocol and Tether have announced a $150M collaboration to fund a user recovery pool and relaunch Drift Protocol after its April 1 exploit. The Polymarket contract on Solana exceeding $30 by April 19 sits at 99.8% YES. The Drift Protocol exploit resulted in a $285-295 million theft attributed to DPRK actors. The collaboration with
Joe McCann, founder of crypto hedge fund Asymmetric Financial, is being held for questioning by the Tanzania Police Force following the death of his fiancée, lifestyle influencer Ashlee Jenae, at a luxury resort in Zanzibar on April 9, 2026. Tanzanian authorities have withheld his travel document and confirmed the investigation is ongoing. The official cause
RFK Jr. HHS budget cuts of roughly $16 billion faced their first major congressional test Thursday as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee, fielding pointed questions on vaccine policy while defending a budget that slashes discretionary spending by 12.5% compared to last year. Summary Trump’s 2027 budget