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Iran Acknowledges Progress in Talks but Warns Against Expectations of Imminent Deal

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Iran says it has reached conclusions on many negotiating topics with the US but stressed that a formal deal is not imminent, adding that a framework agreement — expected soon — is not the same as a signed accord, with the nuclear issue remaining the central sticking point....

May 25, 2026

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Minnesota Outlaws Prediction Markets, Triggering Federal Lawsuit Within Hours

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Minnesota became the first state to ban prediction markets, with Gov. Tim Walz signing a law making it a felony to operate or advertise such platforms. Within hours, the CFTC and DOJ filed suit, arguing the ban illegally encroaches on federal regulatory authority....

May 21, 2026

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Brazil's Central Bank Bans Crypto From Regulated Cross-Border Payment Channels

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Brazil's central bank has banned virtual assets from its regulated eFX cross-border payment rails via Resolution BCB No. 561, requiring providers to use only foreign exchange transactions or non-resident real accounts — tightening oversight amid surging stablecoin activity....

May 18, 2026

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Elon Musk Calls Most Cryptocurrencies Scams While Testifying in OpenAI Lawsuit

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Elon Musk testified at a federal courthouse in Oakland that most cryptocurrencies are scams, making the remarks during his closely watched lawsuit against OpenAI. The trial, in which Musk seeks $150 billion in damages, could jeopardize OpenAI's plans for a potential $1 trillion IPO....

May 01, 2026

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xAI and Colorado Agree to Pause AI Discrimination Law Lawsuit Amid Proposed Revisions

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xAI and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser jointly asked a federal court to pause the lawsuit over SB24-205, the state's AI anti-discrimination law, while lawmakers consider repealing and replacing the legislation....

Apr 28, 2026

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K Bank Partners With Ripple to Pilot Blockchain-Powered Cross-Border Payments

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South Korea's first internet-only bank, K Bank, has formed a strategic partnership with Ripple to pilot blockchain-based overseas remittances, testing stablecoin transactions and Ripple's Palisade digital wallet across two phases, with on-chain transfers planned with partners in the UAE and Thailand....

Apr 27, 2026

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Central Banks Face Mounting Dilemma as Energy Shock Complicates Rate Decisions

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With the Fed, ECB, BOE, BOJ, and BOC all expected to hold rates this week, central banks face a deepening dilemma: energy-driven inflation from the ongoing Middle East conflict is pushing toward rate hikes, yet monetary policy is ill-suited to address supply shocks — and acting too soon or too late both carry serious economic risks....

Apr 27, 2026

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ECB Survey Shows Eurozone Firms Facing Tighter Credit and Rising Near-Term Inflation Expectations

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The ECB's latest SAFE survey shows Eurozone firms faced sharply tighter bank lending in Q1 2026, with short-term inflation expectations rising to a median of 3.0% amid surging energy-driven input costs and ongoing geopolitical pressures....

Apr 27, 2026

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Paysafe Gains MiCA Authorization to Deliver Crypto Services Throughout the EEA

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Paysafe has received a MiCA Crypto Asset Service Provider licence from the Central Bank of Ireland, allowing its Skrill and Neteller wallets to offer regulated crypto services across all 31 EEA markets, including Germany, under a single authorisation....

Apr 26, 2026

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Brazil Bans Prediction Market Platforms Polymarket and Kalshi Over Regulatory Concerns

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Brazil's Finance Ministry has blocked access to prediction market platforms including Polymarket and Kalshi, citing violations of betting regulations and investor protection concerns. The central bank also issued a resolution banning derivatives contracts tied to sports, political events, and other non-economic benchmarks....

Apr 26, 2026

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Iran Acknowledges Progress in Talks but Warns Against Expectations of Imminent Deal

Minnesota Outlaws Prediction Markets, Triggering Federal Lawsuit Within Hours

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Elon Musk Calls Most Cryptocurrencies Scams While Testifying in OpenAI Lawsuit

xAI and Colorado Agree to Pause AI Discrimination Law Lawsuit Amid Proposed Revisions

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