French gambling regulator orders ISPs to block Polymarket
Autorité nationale des jeux has ordered France’s internet service providers to geoblock Polymarket, citing illegal gambling and market manipulation co...
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France vs. England third-place playoff puts FIFA’s blockchain bet in the spotlight
France meets England in the 2026 World Cup third-place playoff as FIFA's Avalanche NFT platform and Kraken sponsorship put crypto in the global spotli...
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US airstrike in Iran’s Hormozgan kills eight civilians amid ongoing conflict
US airstrike in Iran kills eight civilians. US invasion of Iran before 2027 now at 27.5% YES. The post US airstrike in Iran’s Hormozgan kills eight ci...
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Lionel Scaloni addresses speculation on Messi’s last World Cup match
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni says he doesn't know if Sunday is Messi's last World Cup match, a moment with implications for sports tokens and fan Th...
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Iran strikes Kuwait desalination plant again amid escalating conflict
Iran strikes Kuwait's desalination plant again, escalating conflict. U.S.-Iran nuclear deal by August 13 at 2% YES. The post Iran strikes Kuwait desal...
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World Cup final spotlight: why Spain’s tactical Messi gamble matters for crypto betting markets
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente won't man-mark Messi in the 2026 World Cup final. Here's why the decision matters for crypto prediction markets. The pos...
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Bitcoin’s Coinbase Premium Has Been Negative for 60 Days – Why It Matters
The metric just set another new record low. But it may not be as bad as it sounds.
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FIFA’s World Cup praise for Trump masks the real story: crypto is quietly conquering global sports
FIFA's 2026 World Cup features Kraken as official crypto sponsor and Avalanche-based collectibles, while CHZ fan tokens surged 28% at tournament openi...
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Iran indicts Trump and Netanyahu amid renewed hostilities in 2026 war
Iran indicts Trump and Netanyahu amid renewed hostilities. U.S.-Iran deal for reconstruction funding at 25.5% YES. The post Iran indicts Trump and Net...
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Pi Network’s PI Shows Resilience After Recent Crash as Bitcoin Eyes $64K: Weekend Watch
Aside from PI, the other notable gainers today are CRO and VVV.
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SBI Holdings Acquires Coinhako Majority Stake, Deepens its Asia Crypto Footprint
SBI Holdings has acquired a majority stake in Singapore-based crypto exchange Coinhako after securing regulatory approval. The deal strengthens the Ja...
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UEFA’s push to unseat FIFA president Infantino could reshape sports’ crypto and sponsorship landscape
UEFA member associations seek a candidate to challenge FIFA president Gianni Infantino, with Nasser Al-Khelaifi in the mix. Here's what it means for c...
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Spain’s World Cup run highlights the high-stakes economics of global football betting markets
Spain's World Cup semi-final win over France and Laporte's refusal to celebrate signal momentum with big implications for crypto prediction markets. T...
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FTX to Pay Creditors Another $900 Million: Here’s Who Gets the Money
Meanwhile, FTX's ex-CEO requested a pardon but it was unanimously rejected by the US Senate.
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AI wealth redistribution could benefit broader industry players: Neil Rimer
Neil Rimer predicts AI wealth redistribution will benefit broader industry players. Anthropic's valuation hitting $1.25T by December at 91% YES. The p...
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XRP’s Road to a $1 Trillion Market Cap: Analyst Says ‘Kaboom 4’ Has Begun – How Realistic Is It?
Is this XRP's path forward and toward a $1 trillion market cap?
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Meta, Anthropic in talks for $10B AI compute lease deal
Meta and Anthropic are in talks for a $10 billion AI compute lease deal. Anthropic's valuation hitting $1.25T by December 31 at 91% YES. The post Meta...
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Scaloni praises Messi, hints at continued World Cup impact
Scaloni praises Messi's impact on the team, hinting at his continued role. Argentina to win the World Cup at 41.2% YES. The post Scaloni praises Messi...
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White House unaware of planned Trump visit to Israel amid US-Iran tensions
White House unaware of Trump's planned visit to Israel amid tensions. Meeting with Netanyahu by July 19 at 0.5% YES, by July 24 at 6.7% YES. The post ...
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World Cup final puts crypto-backed goalkeeper Emi Martínez center stage against Spain’s record-breaking Unai Simón
Argentina's Emi Martnez, Zoomex's crypto brand ambassador, faces Spain's record-breaking Unai Simn in the 2026 World Cup final with billions watching....
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Trump’s FIFA intervention lifts Balogun’s World Cup ban, raising questions about institutional integrity
Trump pressured FIFA to overturn Balogun's World Cup red-card suspension, the first reversal since 1962, raising questions about centralized governanc...
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Cardano Consolidation Puts ADA Traders Back On Pattern Watch
Cardano Consolidation Puts ADA Traders Back On Pattern Watch is worth covering because it sits inside one of crypto’s live conversations rather than f...
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Chainlink Tests Support As CCIP Moves From Hype To Usage
Chainlink Tests Support As CCIP Moves From Hype To Usage is worth covering because it sits inside one of crypto’s live conversations rather than float...
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Enemy airstrikes hit bridges, tunnel in Iran’s Hormozgan amid US-Iran conflict
Enemy airstrikes hit critical infrastructure in Iran's Hormozgan. US officially declaring war on Iran by December 31, 2026 at 5.5% YES. The post Enemy...
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Dogecoin Holds Key Levels As Retail Trading Cools Off
Dogecoin Holds Key Levels As Retail Trading Cools Off is worth covering because it sits inside one of crypto’s live conversations rather than floating...
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Solana Holds Support Even As Layer-1 Flows Turn Uneven
Solana Holds Support Even As Layer-1 Flows Turn Uneven is worth covering because it sits inside one of crypto’s live conversations rather than floatin...
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XRP Holds Near $1.06 While Multi-Token ETF Attention Moves Elsewhere
XRP Holds Near $1.06 While Multi-Token ETF Attention Moves Elsewhere is worth covering because it sits inside one of crypto’s live conversations rathe...
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FIFA World Cup final heads to MetLife Stadium as crypto sponsors eye the world’s biggest stage
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium features Spain vs Argentina on July 19. Crypto exchange Kraken's sponsorship signals growing sports-c...
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Ethereum Rebound Stalls As Policy Uncertainty Cools ETF Excitement
Ethereum Rebound Stalls As Policy Uncertainty Cools ETF Excitement is worth covering because it sits inside one of crypto’s live conversations rather ...
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Scott Bessent proposes independent agency to oversee frontier AI models
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent proposes a FINRA-style independent agency to oversee frontier AI models, reporting to the SEC. Here's what it means f...
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