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Global markets are experiencing volatile movements amid rising geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, while Bitcoin climbed back above the $69,000 level with its weekend activity. Experts who came together on the channel “The Wolf Of All Streets” discussed whether this rise is permanent and where macroeconomic risks might take the cryptocurrency market. Bloomberg Senior Commodities Strategist Mike McGlone painted a rather pessimistic picture, contrary to the general optimism in the market. McGlone stated that one of the biggest bubbles in stock market history is underway and that he expects a correction of around 50-70% in the S&P 500. He argued…

Jupiter, a Solana-based decentralized crypto swap aggregator, announced on April 24 that it added another 211,474 $JUP tokens to its Litterbox Trust. This latest deposit, valued at approximately $36,000, brings the total trust value to $19.56 million. The project accumulates $JUP by depositing 50% of its protocol revenue into the trust over two years. Jupiter adds more $JUP to Litterbox Trust: What this means The Litterbox Trust now holds 113,508,785 $JUP tokens. This month alone, Jupiter added 9,405,535 $JUP, worth $1.63 million. The trust acts as a strategic reserve for the protocol. It collects a portion of fees generated from…

The aftermath of any security lapse usually leads to speculation about its causes and effects. Notably, the recent $600 million in total user funds compromised across three DeFi hacks follows this pattern. However, this time the concern is not only about the impact of these hacks on institutional adoption but also about a potential overhaul of the system through the integration of AI-driven security solutions. For instance, while JPMorgan notes that DeFi exploits are holding back institutional adoption, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes argues that AI-focused tokens powering the agentic economy could soon overtake existing crypto narratives. Unsurprisingly, Ethereum [$ETH] sits…

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As the cryptocurrency market enters a new week, leading analyst The DeFi Investor shared critical developments that altcoin followers should pay attention to. According to the analyst, a significant development is on the horizon, particularly for Hyperliquid (HYPE). It is being discussed that the platform’s prediction markets feature could be activated within the next 1-2 weeks as part of the HIP-4 update. Another noteworthy project is Pendle (PENDLE). The Pendle team has signaled its intention to expand its fixed-income PT (Principal Token) product to the Solana network. Meanwhile, Kinetiq (KNTQ) is preparing to roll out the kHYPE v2 update on…

The prediction market industry spent $1.84 million on federal lobbying in the first quarter of 2026, a record high and more than 60% above Q1 2025 levels. It is the first hard data point quantifying the scale of the industry’s political operations as it faces mounting legislative and regulatory pressure. “The policy landscape has rapidly evolved just in the last two or three months,” said Ronak D. Desai, a partner at Paul Hastings, according to Bloomberg. “Prediction markets have moved from the periphery to the center of congressional scrutiny.” Prediction markets are pouring money into Washington to defend against escalating…

The U.S-Iran war is continuing to escalate day by day, with a recent fresh threat by U.S. President Donald Trump. Seeing this, even Polymarket odds on the U.S-Iran ceasefire are high on year-end bets. Source: Polymarket Iran opens doors to crypto amidst turmoil Amidst these escalating tensions, Polymarket has reported that Iran is taking payments in crypto as a toll from ships that are passing via the Strait of Hormuz. This shows how crypto is acting as a hedge against turmoil and inflation. In fact, when the war had initiated, it was only the crypto market that was standing strong,…

The recent DeFi attacks have been more than just a security lapse triggering market-wide FUD. Instead, they signal a broader wake-up call. At face value, these three back-to-back hacks, including the latest exploit of the KelpDAO protocol, have resulted in over $600 million in total losses. They initially appear to have shaken user confidence across the expanding DeFi ecosystem. However, the real takeaway goes beyond the immediate damage. It points to deeper structural issues in the system as a whole. It essentially shows how DeFi is becoming increasingly complex, layered, and less transparent, drifting away from the core principles of…

Ethereum trades close to its Realized Price near $2,340, a level that has historically separated bearish from bullish phases. On-chain data shows that when $ETH reclaims this zone as support, extended upward trends often follow. Current conditions include low sentiment, steady volume, and tight price action near $2,326, suggesting a decisive move could emerge if buyers maintain control. Ethereum is once again testing a historically significant level that has often preceded major market moves. As of April 24, 2026, Ethereum trades at $2,326, with a modest 0.1% gain in the last 24 hours. The proximity to its Realized Price has…

Key takeaways Geopolitical shifts are increasingly prioritizing natural resources. The US holds significant geoeconomic leverage over countries like China and Iran. Personal goals and public perception are intertwining with macroeconomic fundamentals. The America First movement hasn’t led to a complete global withdrawal. Evaluating tariffs requires a broader geopolitical context. US tariffs on China have increased significantly, with mixed perceptions of their effectiveness. The US is making progress on supply chain issues related to rare earths. Tariffs are expected to remain at 15% beyond 2028. The Federal Reserve should incorporate foreign exchange rates more into its policy directive. The dollar’s value…