Kalshi has suspended and fined three congressional candidates for “political insider trading” after they placed bets on their own election outcomes.Météo-France filed a police complaint following suspicious temperature spikes at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport that netted a Polymarket trader over $20,000.The dual incidents highlight growing regulatory concerns regarding market manipulation and the physical security of data sources...
Bitcoin ETFs Draw $1.9 Billion Over Seven-Day Streak as Profit-Taking Intensifies
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U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs extended their positive momentum, recording approximately $1.9 billion in net inflows over a seven-day streak ending April 24.
BlackRock’s IBIT continues to lead institutional demand, contributing significantly to the recent recovery from earlier yearly outflows.
On-chain data reveals short-term holders are actively taking profits as Bitcoin approaches psychological resistance at $80,000.
Institutional appetite for...
BlackRock’s IBIT Hits Record 806,700 Bitcoin Holdings Amid Surging Institutional Demand
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BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has reached a new all-time high, surpassing 806,700 BTC in total holdings.
The milestone follows nine consecutive trading days of net inflows, with the fund adding approximately 21,500 BTC during that period.
IBIT currently commands roughly 49% of the total U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF market share, valued at over $63.7 billion.
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has set a new record for its Bitcoin...
Morgan Stanley Launches Stablecoin Reserves Portfolio in Bid to Capture Issuer Demand
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Product launch: Morgan Stanley Investment Management introduced the Stablecoin Reserves Portfolio (ticker MSNXX), a new government money market fund within the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds trust.
Target audience: Designed primarily for payment stablecoin issuers seeking a regulated vehicle to invest the reserves that back their outstanding tokens.
Regulatory alignment: Structured to meet reserve investment...
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Bitcoin Nears $80K as BlackRock’s IBIT Hits Record Holdings Amid Geopolitical Tailwinds and Institutional Demand
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Price action: Bitcoin advances toward $80,000, supported by geopolitical developments and robust institutional demand.
ETF milestone: BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) achieves all-time high Bitcoin holdings.
Institutional inflows: Spot Bitcoin ETFs continue to attract significant capital, reflecting growing mainstream adoption.
Market drivers: The move highlights the combined impact of macro factors and regulated...



