Traders on decentralized betting platform Polymarket have scaled back expectations for U.S. military action against Iran amid reports that President Donald Trump’s team is looking to mend fences. As of writing, probability that U.S. will strike Iran by June 30 stood at 46%, down sharply from the overnight high of 66.9%, according to trading in…
Early-stage project Bitcoin Pepe has continued to attract strong investor interest. The Bitcoin Pepe presale has raised over $14.6 million. The BPEP token is currently priced at $0.0416. The team behind the ambitious project is expected to make a listing announcement later today. Bitcoin edged higher on Tuesday even as broader cryptocurrency markets showed mixed…
Ethereum is already seeing a slowdown for the month of June, suggesting that it is sticking to established historical trends for the month. With half of the month already gone, the altcoin is likely to finish out the month in the same trend, and the previous cycle data warns of further price crashes. But how…
Michael Burry, the hedge fund manager famously portrayed in The Big Short, has been anything but conventional in 2025. Last quarter, he liquidated nearly his entire portfolio, keeping just one stock: Estée Lauder Companies Inc.(NYSE: EL). That conviction appears to be paying off. On Monday, Estée Lauder shares closed at $74.59, up $7.28 or 10.82%…
Investors Shifting Focus to Sub-$1 Crypto Opportunities As crypto traders intensify their hunt for undervalued assets priced under $1, fresh market data reveals a notable shift in sentiment. Cardano (ADA), once a dominant player in this segment, is seeing diminished enthusiasm amid lackluster performance and sluggish ecosystem development. Meanwhile, Dogecoin (DOGE) maintains its appeal through…
BEIJING: China on Tuesday accused President Donald Trump of “pouring oil” on the mounting conflict between Iran and Israel, after the US leader warned Tehran residents to “immediately evacuate”. Following decades of enmity and a prolonged shadow war, Israel launched a surprise aerial campaign last week against targets across Iran, saying it aimed to prevent…
KANANASKIS, ALBERTA – JUNE 16: (L-R) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, U.S. President Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Kier Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Union Council President Antonio Costa and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba participate in…
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest trimmed its holdings on its sizable Circle (CRCL) position Monday, selling $51.8 million worth of shares, as the stablecoin issuer’s stock extended its rally. ARK sold a total of 342,658 shares across three of its actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to a daily email. The ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) offloaded…
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WASHINGTON: The White House insisted Monday evening that US forces remained in a “defensive” posture in the Middle East, despite a military buildup over the Israel-Iran war and a shock warning from President Donald Trump to evacuate Tehran. Trump’s brief warning on social media, without further details, raised speculation that the United States may be…
