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“A country cut off from the dollar system, cut off from SWIFT, cut off from correspondent banking, demanding payment for access to a fifth of the world's oil in Bitcoin. This is exactly why Bitcoin will matter more and more in geopolitics. Bitcoin is neutral and can't be sanctioned or censored. Iran is finding it useful for the same reason a protester in Russia or a working class saver in Argentina does.”

“When he sank a short putt on the eighteenth hole, Rory McIlroy joined legendary golfers Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Nick Faldo as the only back to back masters champions. He beat American Scottie Scheffler by one stroke.”

“Brent crude prices jumped three percent following news of the refinery shutdown.”

“The United States is ultimately going to lose a conflict with Iran because it lacks the strategic depth required for that region.”

“And now the Straits of Hormuz have been closed for a couple of days, and that's putting pressure on China.”

“Diplomatic efforts are currently at a standstill after overnight clashes on the border.”

“On Friday alone, Stretch traded $526,000,000 in volume, more than double its thirty day average of $258,000,000. Strategy CEO, Phong Li, said this week that Stretch is now trading with more liquidity as a percent of market cap than every single magnificent seven common stock. Not just some of them, all of them. That is crazy volume for a preferred stock.”

“A critical week of economic data—including CPI, Fed minutes, and GDP—could determine the next major move.”

“The proposed funding for the climate initiative has become a major sticking point.”

“The Hungarian government under Orban has not been using the veto to protect Hungarian interest. It was using the veto to protect Russian interest. So that very clearly will need to stop.”

“So far, the average refund is about 11% higher than this time last year, about $350 more according to data from the IRS. Michael Pierce with Oxford Economics expects that average will go up. That's because higher income filers typically procrastinate on filing and seem to be benefiting more from the new tax changes.”

“This is the first national standard for these specific chemicals.”

“The justices are considering how much privacy citizens can expect in the digital age.”

“President Trump says the US Navy will begin a blockade of ships moving in and out of the Strait Of Hormuz today. The move follows twenty one hours of peace talks between The US and Iran and Pakistan where no agreement was reached to end the war.”

“China’s quiet advantage is part of the shifting power dynamics we unpack.”

“This proposal includes funding for several thousand new border agents.”

“Oil prices surge, consumer stress increases, and warnings from major institutions point to deeper cracks.”

“The market's reaction to the ceasefire suggests that the geopolitical risk premium has completely evaporated.”

“The post was deleted after many, including Trump supporters, criticized the imagery. Trump also said he won't apologize to to pope Leo after lashing out at the pontiff for his comments criticizing the war in Iran. Pope Leo called the president's threats last week to destroy Iranian civilization unacceptable.”

“Geopolitical tensions and shifts in global capital flows are adding even more pressure.”

“Diplomatic efforts have hit another significant roadblock today in Cairo.”

“A new bipartisan bill seeks to create a regulatory framework for large-scale AI models.”

“Climatologists are calling this an unprecedented shift in global ocean temperature patterns.”

“A war few expected to last this long is exposing how fragile global systems really are.”

“Morgan Stanley launched its spot Bitcoin ETF last week, and it drew in about $34,000,000 in inflows on its first day, making it the best performing ETF debut in the firm's entire history. Amy Oldenburg, Morgan Stanley's head of digital assets, said on Bloomberg TV, quote, it was the best first day of trading for any of our ETFs. Now I have to say the timing of this launch is fascinating because we're in the middle of a Bitcoin price drawdown.”

“We are looking for companies that have the ability to return capital to shareholders regardless of the macro backdrop.”

“Global power is managed by secret societies and structures that the average person never sees or understands.”

“Is the market being too optimistic about the long-term stability of this truce?”

“30 percent AI is sentient like it's a living mechanism, like it has a certain things for itself. And that's concerning.”

“The NAR is revising its housing forecast down for the year. That's because the war with Iran has raised the cost of borrowing, and that sent mortgage rates up. The association went from rejecting a double digit increase in existing home sales to just 4%.”

“This agreement marks a significant turning point for international AI guardrails.”

“Diplomats indicate that the latest round of talks has ended without a clear path forward.”

“The underlying data suggests that getting back to 2% inflation is going to be much harder than expected.”

“We're witnessing a temporary disruption or the end of a the U.S. unipolar era.”

“Markets may be underestimating cascading global disruptions.”

“The defendant is alleged to having traveled across state lines with the intent to both target an individual and a major technology company. This was not spontaneous. This was planned, targeted, and extremely serious.”

“Retail investors sell, signaling a potential shift beneath the surface.”

“Within hours of those reports, nearly all of his major endorsers abandoned him. On x, Swalwell apologized for mistakes in judgment but denies the allegations. He's now facing calls from fellow Democrats in California to resign his house seat.”

“Judges are reviewing motions to push back trial dates across multiple legal jurisdictions.”

“World Cup tickets are getting even pricier. FIFA, the international governing body for professional soccer, is adding a more expensive tier. A ticket for a front category one seat at the US opener against Argentina in Los Angeles will cost as much as $5,470 according to the Associated Press.”

“Institutions are quietly accumulating Bitcoin as retail investors sell, signaling a potential shift beneath the surface.”

“Satoshi controlled a set of cryptographic keys that can unlock around 1,000,000 Bitcoin that have never moved. Those keys are the only way to prove beyond any doubt who Satoshi is. Everything else is just circumstantial. Adam Back himself flatly denied the claims again. He said, quote, I'm not Satoshi, but I was early and laser focused on the positive societal implications of cryptography, online privacy, and electronic cash.”

“Forecasters warn of life-threatening conditions as a storm system moves across the South.”

“The Labor Department reports a significant and unexpected rise in consumer costs for March.”

“Economic data suggests the central bank is in no rush to lower borrowing costs this year.”

“Long-range drones have struck several oil refineries deep inside Russian territory today.”

“The latest price index rose more than most economic analysts expected.”

“The U.S. military is currently overextended, making it vulnerable to asymmetric threats from smaller nations.”

“Word of the blockade sent oil prices higher to more than $100 a barrel. Ships traveling between non Iranian ports are expected to be allowed to transit the Strait Of Hormuz during the blockade.”

“We are currently advising the public to take standard precautions against the surge.”

“Democratic California congressman Eric Swalwell and Texas Republican Tony Gonzalez are stepping down from their house seats, both bowing to pressure to leave congress or face expulsion following sexual misconduct allegations.”

“Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell is suspending his campaign for governor of California. He announced the suspension last night in a post on x amid allegations of sexual assault and misconduct, accusations the congressman denies.”

“Hungary's prime minister, Viktor Orban, is conceding defeat to his former ally in yesterday's election. As Brussels now looks forward to working with a more pro European Hungarian leader, Moscow and the current White House administration have lost in Orban, a key ally in Europe.”

“Our current institutional framework is crumbling, and this collapse is the precursor to a massive systemic change.”

“House kills effort to release all congressional sexual misconduct and harassment reports.”

“The latest data shows inflation staying stubbornly above the two percent target.”

“Public health officials emphasize there is no immediate cause for panic among the general population.”

“The Israeli military says it is opening more land crossings to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza.”

“This week, Spain categorically denies White House claim it will cooperate on Iran war.”

“Up six bucks today.”

“When the risk-free rate is this high, you have to be much more selective about paying for future growth.”

“The Strait of Hormuz and how shifting power dynamics are reshaping global markets and strategy.”

“Energy markets are reacting sharply to the ongoing regional instability today.”

“Residents across three states are being told to seek shelter as the storm front moves east.”

“Crude oil futures settled lower after a particularly volatile week.”

“The US military is blocking ships from entering or exiting Iranian ports absent a peace agreement. The blockade was due to take effect two hours ago. US central command says the action will not, quote, impede freedom of navigation for vessels transiting the Strait Of Hormuz to and from non Iranian ports.”

“Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the finest in the world, will begin the process of blockading any and all ships trying to enter or leave the Strait Of Hormuz. He said the Navy would also intercept any vessel that had paid a toll to Iran, adding, quote, no one who pays an illegal toll will have safe passage on the high seas. And he finished with, at an appropriate moment, we are fully locked and loaded, and our military will finish up the little that is left of Iran.”

“The return of Donald Trump represents a fundamental shift in how the U.S. will interact with its global rivals.”

“The findings suggest a direct correlation between plastic particles and heart disease markers.”

“The US Navy now restricting the movement of ships in and out of the Strait Of Hormuz, part of a blockade of Iranian ports announced by president Trump Sunday after peace talks with Iran produced no agreement. Iran has remained defiant, saying it will not surrender to threats from The US.”