Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. are preparing legislation that would explicitly ban event-based contracts tied to war, terrorism, assassination, or death.
The proposal is reportedly being introduced by Adam Schiff and Mike Levin, both Democrats from California.
The bill would apply to platforms regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and would clarify that contracts allowing people to bet on events like war or someone’s death are illegal. #TrumpSaysIranWarWillEndVerySoon
Arthur Hayes, crypto influencer and CIO of the family office investment firm Maelstrom, has predicted that the Hyperliquid (HYPE) token could reach $150 by August.
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, recently described a simplified staking setup called “DVT-lite” (Distributed Validator Technology-lite) aimed at making Ethereum staking easier and more decentralized.
Simplified distributed staking: DVT-lite lets multiple computers run the same validator key, so if one node fails another can immediately continue validating blocks.
Less technical complexity: Traditional distributed validator setups are powerful but complicated to deploy. DVT-lite aims to make it almost “one-click” staking, especially for institutions holding large amounts of ETH.
Already being used: The Ethereum Foundation is staking about 72,000 ETH using this simplified system as a real-world test.
Bhutan Moves $11M Worth of Bitcoin in Fresh Transfer Spotted by Arkham Intelligence
Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence flagged a transfer from wallets linked to the government of Bhutan. About 175 BTC (≈ $11–$11.9 million) was moved from the country’s sovereign Bitcoin holdings.
The transaction was identified as coming from a government-linked wallet and appears to follow Bhutan’s usual pattern of transferring or selling BTC in smaller batches. #StrategyBTCPurchase #AltcoinSeasonTalkTwoYearLow
Trader Bets $32,900 on U.S. Military Entering Iran by March 14
A new crypto wallet address called “minder42” reportedly placed a $32,900 bet on a prediction market that the U.S. military will enter Iran before March 14.
The bet was made on Polymarket, a blockchain-based prediction platform where users wager money on real-world events.
According to on-chain trackers like Lookonchain, the wallet was created shortly before the bet and placed the funds about 20 hours earlier.
Reports say the trader continued adding to the position even as the odds dropped and is currently down about $13,000 on the bet. #TrumpSaysIranWarWillEndVerySoon #Iran'sNewSupremeLeader
AI company Anthropic filed lawsuits against the United States Department of Defense (the Pentagon) after the government labeled the firm a supply chain risk.
The designation effectively blocks military contractors and federal agencies from using Anthropic’s AI systems, including its Claude models.
Anthropic argues the move is unlawful and violates its constitutional rights, claiming the government is punishing the company for refusing to loosen safety restrictions on how its AI can be used. #StockMarketCrash #AI
Nvidia is planning to launch an open-source AI agent platform called “NemoClaw.” The information comes from reports citing sources familiar with the company’s plans ahead of its developer conference.
The platform would allow companies to deploy AI agents that can perform tasks autonomously for employees or workflows.
Nvidia has reportedly discussed partnerships with companies such as Salesforce, Cisco, Google, Adobe, and CrowdStrike for the platform.
The project would be open source, meaning developers and companies could access and build on it freely. #StockMarketCrash #NVIDIA
JUST IN: Donald Trump says Iran’s next Supreme Leader will need approval from the United States.
In an interview with ABC News, Trump warned that the next leader “won’t last long” if Washington does not approve the appointment. He said the goal is to avoid future conflicts and ensure Iran does not obtain nuclear weapons. #IranAttackIsrael #MarketPullback
The market is currently playing a psychological trick on retail investors. While the "Extreme Fear" index at 18 has most people paralyzed or panic-selling, the actual "plumbing" shows a different story.
This week, nearly 48,000 BTC ($3.2B+) vanished from exchanges into cold storage. This massive supply crunch isn't retail—it’s institutional positioning.
The lesson? High-conviction players buy the silence, not the noise. While the herd waits for the "all clear," the smart money is quietly vacuuming up the dip. Don't let the headlines distract you from the capital flow.
Oil prices have climbed to over $90 per barrel, reaching their highest level in about two years, after Qatar issued a fresh warning about potential disruptions to energy supplies.
The surge comes as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise, raising fears that oil production or shipments from the region could be affected. Since the Middle East supplies a large share of the world’s oil, any threat to its exports quickly pushes prices higher.
In just two days, the total amount of Bitcoin mined will reach 20 million. The final 1 million BTC will take another 114 years to be mined, due to Bitcoin’s built-in supply schedule. Only 21 million Bitcoin will ever exist. ⛏️
Travel Alert: Emirates has suspended all flight operations to and from Dubai effective immediately. This suspension remains in place until further notice. Passengers are advised to monitor their flight status via the Emirates website. #USIranWarEscalation