XRP’s speculative momentum appears to be fading, according to Glassnode. Activity on the Ripple (XRP) network has dropped sharply since late 2024, according to the latest findings by blockchain analytics firm Glassnode. In fact, new XRP addresses fell from around 18,000 per day in December 2024 to 2,700 per day currently, which represents an…
Kraken’s Etana fraud case alleges a Ponzi-like scheme diverted more than $25m in client funds. Summary Kraken parent Payward filed a second amended complaint in Colorado federal court accusing Etana Custody and CEO Dion Russell of misappropriating over $25m in client funds. The complaint alleges Etana commingled custodial assets with operating funds, made risky bets…
UBS Group acquired 551,121 additional shares of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) in a purchase valued at approximately $98 million. That brings UBS’s total MSTR position to 6.31 million shares, worth roughly $1.12 billion at current prices. A pattern, not a one-off Back in February, UBS scooped up 3.23 million shares in a single move, boosting its…
The last comparable wallet exit rate in 2024 saw over 964,000 wallets leave across five weeks, preceding a notable bull run. Bitcoin (BTC) shed around 245,000 wallet holders in just five days, the fastest rate of wallet exits in nearly two years, according to on-chain analytics firm Santiment. The last time this happened at…
NATO allies are openly questioning whether the US should still lead the alliance following Trump’s decision to launch strikes on Iran without consulting them. Summary European leaders are seriously considering a future in which the US no longer leads NATO, following disputes over the Iran war. Trump left NATO in the dark before launching strikes…
## Market Snapshot The “Starmer out by June 30, 2026?” market is currently priced at 18.5% YES, down from 38% 24 hours ago. The “Starmer out by December 31, 2026?” market stands at 48% YES, also down from 68% a day earlier. ## Key Takeaways – Labour’s significant local election losses appear to suggest increasing…
OpenAI has released GPT-5.5-Cyber to vetted cyber defenders, giving them reduced guardrails for specialized security workflows. Summary OpenAI’s GPT-5.5-Cyber is the most permissive model in its lineup, available in limited preview to approved partners doing advanced security work. Vetted teams can use it for bug hunting, malware analysis, and reverse engineering, but malware writing and…
## Market Snapshot In the “Bitcoin Price Targets” market, current data shows a 5.1% YES pricing for Bitcoin reaching $200,000 by the end of 2026, reflecting a slight increase from 4% a day ago. Meanwhile, the “Bitcoin Price Predictions for May 9” market indicates a near-certain outcome with a 99.9% YES pricing for Bitcoin surpassing…
SoftBank has cut a planned OpenAI‑backed margin loan from around $10 billion to roughly $6 billion after banks and private credit funds pushed back on the deal’s structure and the difficulty of valuing OpenAI, an unlisted AI unicorn. Summary SoftBank Group is shrinking a planned margin loan backed by its OpenAI stake from about $10…
## Market Snapshot The market for “Israel closes its airspace by May 31” is currently priced at 15% YES, reflecting a notable possibility of escalation. Meanwhile, “Israel withdraws from Lebanon by June 30, 2026” is at 10% YES, indicating reduced confidence in a near-term withdrawal. ## Key Takeaways – Hezbollah’s attack on Haifa appears to…
