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Investors have nowhere to hide as financial markets groan under the weight of the Iran conflict

Four weeks into the Iran conflict, global financial markets are starting to show some serious signs of strain.

Walmart-backed OnePay adds tokens in push to serve ‘new to crypto’ customers

The latest list of tokens available on the WeChat wanna-be includes Polygon, Arbitrum and Solana as the banking app looks to align offerings with customer use.

Ethereum builders propose ‘economic zone’ to tackle L2 fragmentation

Developers from Gnosis and Zisk propose a framework to connect fragmented rollups, amid growing debate over Ethereum’s scaling model and interoperability challenges.

Nike’s stock is at 9-year lows ahead of earnings. It faces these questions as doubt grows over its turnaround.

The sportswear giant has been trying to focus more on the needs of athletes, but analysts say new products aren’t catching on.

Sam Altman’s World Foundation sells $65M in WLD as token hits new lows

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDMvMDE5ZDM5YTAtOWYzYi03MjhlLTliYTYtZjU5Y2VkMjBiN2FlLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Sam Altman’s World Foundation sells $65M in WLD as token hits new lows" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>World Foundation sells $65 million in WLD at a steep discount as the token hits record lows, with more supply set to enter the market.</p>

Institutions are paying Bitcoin custodians for the privilege of added risk

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YWUzYzAtY2Y0My03ZTQ3LWExNmEtYTc4OTlmZWEwYWU0.jpg" alt="Institutions are paying Bitcoin custodians for the privilege of added risk" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Institutions pay custodians for illusory safety. Bitcoin's onchain governance eliminates counterparty risk that traditional models reintroduce.</p>

Ethereum 'flippening' odds rise, but it won't involve Bitcoin

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDMvMDE5ZDM4ZmUtYzc4OS03OGZmLTkwMDMtNGZhZTJkZWE0ZTM2LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Ethereum 'flippening' odds rise, but it won't involve Bitcoin" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Polymarket traders now see a real risk of ETH losing its number-two crypto ranking in 2026, with odds jumping from 17% to over 59% this year.</p>

‘Several hurricanes have come close’: I’m 73 and live in a mobile home in Florida. Do I ditch my $2,400 home insurance?

“I live in a 2016 double-wide mobile home with no mortgage.”

Onchain commodity trading is here to stay, but liquidity remains an issue

Rising oil and gold volumes signal growing demand for onchain macro trading, but limited liquidity and depth still keep traditional markets in control.

BNP Paribas adds six Bitcoin, Ether ETNs for retail clients in France

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YWY4MGYtYWY0ZS03NzJlLWI0OWYtMDAxZDdmOTFlNTFh.jpg" alt="BNP Paribas adds six Bitcoin, Ether ETNs for retail clients in France" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Crypto ETN adoption is spreading across Europe as banks expand offerings and the UK reopens retail access after lifting its ban.</p>

Future US governments could crack down on crypto without clear rules: Coin Center

The CLARITY Act stalled in the Senate after banks, crypto firms, and lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on key provisions like allowing stablecoin yields.

Canada proposes crypto political donation ban over foreign interference fears

A similar bill was proposed in 2024 but it failed to advance past the second reading in the House of Commons and ultimately died before it could become law.

Kalshi legal woes grow with Washington state gambling suit

The Washington attorney general became the latest state authority to sue Kalshi, alleging on Friday that the prediction markets operator violated state regulations.

Tokenized platform xStocks brings new private shares fund on-chain

The closed-end Fundrise Innovation Fund holds stakes in private technology companies including Anthropic, Databricks and SpaceX, and came public earlier this month.

Google plans to back $5B data center for Anthropic: Report

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDMvMDE5ZDM0NzYtNDMzNi03ZmI3LTkwMjktMzUyZGU2ZWMzNzg4LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Google plans to back $5B data center for Anthropic: Report" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Google and lenders move to finance a $5 billion Texas data center for Anthropic as a US judge blocks a federal push to restrict the AI firm’s use.</p>

How AI agents can reshape arbitrage in prediction markets

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDMvMDE5ZDJmNWItNDg3Zi03MmY4LTg2ZjQtZmMxOWE5NTMyYmVmLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="How AI agents can reshape arbitrage in prediction markets" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Arbitrage opportunities in prediction markets often exist for seconds, giving AI-driven systems a structural advantage over humans.</p>

Warren probes China-based Bitmain over US security concerns: Report

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5Yzk0MDgtMzIyYS03ZTQ2LWE5N2YtM2ViZDFkMDNlYTJmLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Warren probes China-based Bitmain over US security concerns: Report" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>US authorities launched the “Operation Red Sunset” probe into Bitmain last year over potential espionage and grid risks.</p>

Potential Bitcoin crash below $60K may delay recovery to 2027: Data

Bitcoin's return to an all-time high depends on how deep the current selloff extends, as data shows each new price low adds months to BTC's recovery time.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs break 4-week inflow streak as capital avoids ‘directional risk’

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDMvMDE5ZDMzNTctZDY3Yi03NzZkLTg4MDMtZWNhNTIyNjVmZGIyLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Spot Bitcoin ETFs break 4-week inflow streak as capital avoids ‘directional risk’" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Spot Bitcoin ETFs see $296 million in weekly outflows after a month-long inflow streak, as macro uncertainty keeps capital sidelined.</p>

XRP risk-reward improves as whale accumulation rises: Will price follow?

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjBmMTYtMzE1Ni03ODk2LWE0NzktNzljZTdhMzQxZGY0.jpg" alt="XRP risk-reward improves as whale accumulation rises: Will price follow?" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>XRP shows improving risk-adjusted returns alongside rising whale flows, but rising leverage use and repeat liquidations point to a fragile futures market.</p>