A Hair Dryer May Have Gamed a Paris Weather Sensor for $34,000 on Polymarket

Someone may have used a hair dryer near a Paris airport weather sensor to win $34,000 on the prediction market platform Polymarket, prompting France’s national meteorological service to file a criminal complaint. Key Takeaways: Météo France filed a complaint with Roissy airport gendarmerie after two CDG sensor anomalies on April 6 and April 15 aligned […]

Iran ceasefire boosts Bitcoin speculation, $80K contract surges

The ceasefire’s impact on Bitcoin highlights the market’s sensitivity to geopolitical events, driving speculative investments amid reduced conflict risk. The post Iran ceasefire boosts Bitcoin speculation, $80K contract surges appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Unlicensed Operators Set to Overtake UK Regulated Gambling Ad Spend by 2028

New research from the World Advertising Research Center, published April 21, suggests that the UK’s black-market operators will outpace the regulated market in advertising spending in the next year and a half. The forecast lands one day ahead of a scheduled Westminster Hall debate on gambling advertising in Parliament, where MPs are expected to examine […]

Iranian group threatens Trump family amid domestic unrest

The threat against the Trump family highlights escalating tensions and could influence geopolitical dynamics amid Iran’s domestic unrest. The post Iranian group threatens Trump family amid domestic unrest appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Top Bitcoin Predictions From Industry Experts Go As High As $500,000

A compilation shared on X has brought together a string of bullish Bitcoin calls from banks, hedge fund managers, venture capitalists, and long-time crypto bulls, with estimates ranging from the low six figures all the way to $500,000. Bitcoin is currently trading around $78,000, with the cryptocurrency showing signs of more recoveries before the end […]

Bitcoin And XRP Need Relief From Capital Drain, Says John Bollinger

John Bollinger, the creator of Bollinger Bands, used a sharply worded post on X on April 21 to argue that Bitcoin, XRP and the broader crypto market need a break from what he sees as capital being pulled out of the sector by Washington. Bollinger did not cite a dataset or name a specific policy […]