South Korea’s Digital Asset Exchange Alliance (DAXA), representing 27 registered virtual asset service providers, has lodged formal objections with the Financial Services Commission and the Financial Intelligence Unit over proposed amendments to the enforcement decree of the Specific Financial Information Act. Summary South Korea’s DAXA industry alliance has formally objected to a plan forcing exchanges…
## Market Snapshot The “Crude Oil Price Predictions by June” market is currently priced at 100% YES for crude oil hitting $90 by the end of June. This reflects a significant change in expectations following the UAE’s exit from OPEC. ## Key Takeaways – The UAE’s departure from OPEC appears to contribute to increased volatility…
Bitcoin price is trading above $80,000, reaching a three-month high as Asian equity markets push toward record levels and risk appetite returns across global prediction markets. The $80,000 level marks a structural resistance zone that defined Bitcoin’s November 2025 lows and has acted as a ceiling through months of consolidation. Retail investors are flooding back…
Every time institutional buying has hit 500% of daily miner output before, BTC averaged 24% gains over the following month. Institutions are buying Bitcoin (BTC) at more than five times the rate miners are producing it, and according to Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards, that gap has historically come right before huge price gains….
Stablecoins may need a new public identity as their role expands beyond crypto trading, according to Robert Hackett, head of special projects at a16z crypto. Summary A16z says stablecoins now serve wider payment and finance roles beyond basic price stability. Robert Hackett argued the term still reflects crypto’s volatility problem, not today’s broader use. The…
## Market Snapshot WTI Crude Oil for May 2026 is currently evaluated to not reach the $150 threshold, with pricing suggesting a decrease. Crude Oil price predictions by June also indicate a decrease, reflecting the stability suggested by the new Gulf proposals. ## Key Takeaways – The announcement of new Gulf proposals appears to suggest…
Bitcoin’s price has moved past the major psychological resistance level of $80,000. The cryptocurrency did this today for the first time since January, sparking hopes of a renewed rally and higher highs. Source: TradingView The move comes on the back of an increase in the broader cryptocurrency market, as altcoins are also trading well in…
Warren Buffett used the 2026 Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting to warn investors about rising speculation across markets. Summary Buffett said investors are showing a stronger gambling mood across volatile markets and short-term trades. He criticized one-day options, calling them gambling rather than investing based on business value. Greg Abel led Berkshire’s meeting as Buffett’s warning…
## Market Snapshot The “Fall of the Iranian Regime” market is currently priced at 2.8% YES for a May 31 resolution. The “Iran leadership change by December 31” market stands at 33.5% YES, while the “Iran leadership change by May 31” market is at 8.5% YES. ## Key Takeaways – The large gathering in Karachi…
While generating a net profit above $1.04 billion, Tether’s excess reserve buffer hit a record $8.23 billion, concentrated in short-duration liquid instruments. The leading stablecoin issuer has released its attestation report for the first quarter of 2026, revealing a net profit of more than $1 billion. The company was able to generate such profit…
