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US-Iran talks stall, Hormuz blockade resolution unlikely by May 31

Talks between the US and Iran have stalled, pushing the Polymarket odds for the US lifting the Strait of Hormuz blockade by May 31 down to 43.5% YES, down from 60% just 24 hours ago.　　Market reaction　　The Hormuz blockade sub-market has moved sharply. With 32 days left, odds have fallen from 76% a week ago to 43.5% now. The largest recent move was a 5-point drop at 1:33 AM, suggesting traders are hedging against a prolonged standoff. The US-Iran ceasefire market sits at 0.9% YES, down from 3% a day ago.　　Trading volume for the Hormuz market is at $268,506 in face value, or $134,629 in actual USDC traded. The order book shows it takes $17,388 to move the price by 5 points, meaning the market is relatively stable but still susceptible to large orders. The ceasefire market has a higher face value of $720,564 but only $17,092 in actual USDC, making it far easier to move with smaller trades.　　Why it matters　　The stalled talks via Islamabad and Moscow suggest a quick resolution is unlikely. Diplomatic channels through both intermediaries have failed to produce visible progress. At a YES price of 44¢, the Hormuz blockade market offers a potential 2.27x return if resolved,

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RLUSD Goes Live on OKX With XRP Pair and 280+ Markets

Ripple and OKX launched RLUSD across 280+ eligible spot pairs.Traders gain RLUSD collateral support, XRPL transfers, and broader .Additional OKX integrations are planned as regional availability varies.　　RLUSD Expands Across OKX Spot and Derivatives Markets　　Ripple and OKX announced on April 29 an integration to expand RLUSD access across OKX, launching with trading support for more than 280 spot pairs, including /RLUSD, along with derivatives and collateral functionality. The is integrated into OKXs unified system, positioning it for immediate use across multiple markets rather than a single trading function.　　The rollout introduces RLUSD as a multi-purpose asset across trading, margin, and settlement workflows. The announcement explained:　　“RLUSD is now live on OKX for spot trading across 280+ pairs, including the /RLUSD pair, and can be used as institutional-grade margin collateral for derivatives, including perpetual futures where available.”　　“Deposits and withdrawals are enabled via the Ledger (XRPL), with direct minting and redemption ensuring consistent access to . Additional integrations across the OKX ecosystem are planned,” it added. Ripple also stated on social media platform X, “RLUSD is now on OKX, one of the worlds leading exchanges. Starting today, users can trade across 280+ RLUSD pairs, use RLUSD as collateral, and access full XRPL deposit and withdrawal

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Pump.fun burns $370M - Can 36% supply cut sustain PUMPs rally?

Tech　　Pump.fun burns $370M – Can 36% supply cut sustain PUMPs rally？　　After a period of heavy issuance and fading trust, Pump.fun [PUMP] moved to reset its token structure through an aggressive burn. The platform removed about $370 million worth of $PUMP, equal to roughly 36% of the circulating supply, cutting the float to nearly 590 billion tokens.　　Source: X　　This shift was made to rebuild confidence and reduce excess supply that weighed on price. As tokens were permanently removed, selling pressure eased and scarcity increased. To reinforce this, the team committed 50% of future revenue to ongoing buyback and burn cycles.　　This creates a controlled supply model. However, without strong user activity and trading demand, the impact may fade, leaving price reliant on ecosystem growth rather than supply reduction alone.　　Revenue-driven buybacks sustain deflationary pressure　　After a large burn reset the supply, Pump.fun moved to sustain pressure through a continuous buyback system. The protocol now routes 50% of revenue into automated $PUMP purchases, which are immediately burned.　　Moreover, one-time burns have only short-lived effects, while recurring demand helps stabilize prices. With daily revenue often exceeding $1 million, roughly $500k consistently flows into steady market buying.　　Source: X　　This creates a feedback loop where activity drives demand and scarcity. However,

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UN maritime agency rejects Irans toll plan for Strait of Hormuz shipping

The UN maritime agency has dismissed Irans plan to impose tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, citing no legal basis. Strait of Hormuz traffic normalization by April 30 sits at 0% YES, with one day left before market resolution.　　Market reaction　　This decision pressures Irans control over the Strait, through which roughly a fifth of global oil passes. With just one day until the market resolves, odds for traffic normalization by April 30 remain at the floor. Traders are pricing in continued restrictions and toll impositions regardless of international pushback.　　Why it matters　　Volume on this market is minimal, with no USDC traded in the past 24 hours. The order book depth is untested, which means any sudden entry by large players could cause sharp price swings. The lack of activity signals that most participants have already written off the April 30 deadline.　　What to watch　　The UN‘s ruling challenges Iran’s position but doesnt compel compliance or operational change. At 22¢, a YES share would pay out substantially if traffic normalized by April 30. That bet requires believing in immediate enforcement action from the US, EU, or another major power, or a sudden Iranian policy reversal, neither of which appears imminent.　　Watch for announcements

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BNB Price Prediction: $680-$740 Target by June as Smart Money Accumulates

Market Context: Why BNB is Moving Now　　BNB has locked into a tight consolidation between $600 support and $650 resistance thats been tested relentlessly since early April. The token trades just above its 20-day moving average at $624.78, while sitting 22% below the 200-day at $803.67 – a discount that has attracted serious institutional attention.　　The exchange token benefits from genuine utility backing through Binances dominant trading volumes and improving regulatory landscape. Unlike speculative altcoins, BNB generates real revenue through fee burns and ecosystem growth, providing fundamental support that most tokens lack.　　Futures open interest exceeding $340 million demonstrates sustained institutional engagement. The smart money positioning becomes clear when examining derivatives flows – while retail selling creates surface volatility, institutional wallets continue accumulating at these levels.　　Technical Picture Converging　　The setup screams impending breakout. RSI sits neutral at 50.35 while MACD has flattened to zero, creating the tension that precedes major moves. BNB trades within compressed Bollinger Bands at 0.52, well below upper resistance at $650.17 but maintaining position above the middle band.　　Daily ATR of $14.91 shows volatility compression reaching extreme levels. Markets hate vacuums – this coiling action typically explodes into directional moves exceeding 15-20% within weeks.　　The derivatives puzzle reveals the real story. Top

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Nigel Farage faces standards probe over $6.7 million gift from Tether billionaire Christopher Harborne

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage received about £5 million (around $6.7 million) from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne before announcing his run for the Clacton seat in 2024, The Guardian reported Wednesday.　　The Conservatives have referred him to the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner, while Labour has also accused him of breaking House of Commons rules.　　Farage confirmed the gift in an interview with the Daily Telegraph, saying it was meant to keep him “safe and secure for the rest of my life” after a milkshake was thrown at him in 2019 and a firebomb attack on his home last year.　　Harborne, a Thailand-based businessman with a 12% stake in stablecoin issuer Tether, made the payment in 2024. Farage announced his Clacton candidacy in early June last year and won the seat in July.　　A Reform UK spokesman called the payment a “personal unconditional gift” given before Farage was elected and said his decision to stand as an MP was “entirely unrelated.”　　The spokesman, the report added, said “We are confident everything has been declared in accordance with the rules.”　　The Commons code of conduct requires new MPs to register benefits received in the 12 months before their election, and says any benefit should be registered if there is

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Pump.fun burns $370M - Can 36% supply cut sustain PUMPs rally?

Tech　　Pump.fun burns $370M – Can 36% supply cut sustain PUMPs rally？　　After a period of heavy issuance and fading trust, Pump.fun [PUMP] moved to reset its token structure through an aggressive burn. The platform removed about $370 million worth of $PUMP, equal to roughly 36% of the circulating supply, cutting the float to nearly 590 billion tokens.　　Source: X　　This shift was made to rebuild confidence and reduce excess supply that weighed on price. As tokens were permanently removed, selling pressure eased and scarcity increased. To reinforce this, the team committed 50% of future revenue to ongoing buyback and burn cycles.　　This creates a controlled supply model. However, without strong user activity and trading demand, the impact may fade, leaving price reliant on ecosystem growth rather than supply reduction alone.　　Revenue-driven buybacks sustain deflationary pressure　　After a large burn reset the supply, Pump.fun moved to sustain pressure through a continuous buyback system. The protocol now routes 50% of revenue into automated $PUMP purchases, which are immediately burned.　　Moreover, one-time burns have only short-lived effects, while recurring demand helps stabilize prices. With daily revenue often exceeding $1 million, roughly $500k consistently flows into steady market buying.　　Source: X　　This creates a feedback loop where activity drives demand and scarcity. However,

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Miko Matsumura: No More Crypto Wild West, This Cycle Will Reward Different Behavior

BeInCryptos Jakub Dziadkowiec talks with Miko Matsumura at NBX 2026, Warsaw, PolandThis Bear Market Is Not Like the Last One　　Miko Matsumura describes himself as a net accumulator and welcomes lower prices. However, he cautioned that the next leg up will not reward yesterdays tactics.　　“I don‘t think this is like any other previous bear market because of the change of the phase from the frontier phase into the traditional phase. People won’t be rewarded for doing exactly the same thing they did last time.”　　He was blunt about meme coin speculation as a path to riches.　　“I don‘t think it’s going to be like, oh, just go and build another meme coin and then, you know, you‘ll be rich. Like, it’s not going to be like that.”　　He emphasized that the deepest stretches of a bear market typically reward the highest-conviction builders. New entrants and tighter rules will reshape what counts as a winning strategy this cycle.　　Where the Opportunity Goes Next　　Meanwhile, Miko Matsumura pointed to high-growth economies in Latin America and Nigeria as the new frontier for crypto. Solo founders using AI tools to keep burn rates low also stand out, he added.　　“You need to continue building in the bear market, but you really

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UN maritime agency rejects Irans toll plan for Strait of Hormuz shipping

Tech　　UN maritime agency rejects Irans toll plan for Strait of Hormuz shipping　　The UN maritime agency has dismissed Irans plan to impose tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, citing no legal basis. Strait of Hormuz traffic normalization by April 30 sits at 0% YES, with one day left before market resolution.　　Market reaction　　This decision pressures Irans control over the Strait, through which roughly a fifth of global oil passes. With just one day until the market resolves, odds for traffic normalization by April 30 remain at the floor. Traders are pricing in continued restrictions and toll impositions regardless of international pushback.　　Why it matters　　Volume on this market is minimal, with no USDC traded in the past 24 hours. The order book depth is untested, which means any sudden entry by large players could cause sharp price swings. The lack of activity signals that most participants have already written off the April 30 deadline.　　What to watch　　The UN‘s ruling challenges Iran’s position but doesnt compel compliance or operational change. At 22¢, a YES share would pay out substantially if traffic normalized by April 30. That bet requires believing in immediate enforcement action from the US, EU, or another major power, or a

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Nigel Farage faces standards probe over $6.7 million gift from Tether billionaire Christopher Harborne

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage received about £5 million (around $6.7 million) from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne before announcing his run for the Clacton seat in 2024, The Guardian reported Wednesday.　　The Conservatives have referred him to the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner, while Labour has also accused him of breaking House of Commons rules.　　Farage confirmed the gift in an interview with the Daily Telegraph, saying it was meant to keep him “safe and secure for the rest of my life” after a milkshake was thrown at him in 2019 and a firebomb attack on his home last year.　　Harborne, a Thailand-based businessman with a 12% stake in stablecoin issuer Tether, made the payment in 2024. Farage announced his Clacton candidacy in early June last year and won the seat in July.　　A Reform UK spokesman called the payment a “personal unconditional gift” given before Farage was elected and said his decision to stand as an MP was “entirely unrelated.”　　The spokesman, the report added, said “We are confident everything has been declared in accordance with the rules.”　　The Commons code of conduct requires new MPs to register benefits received in the 12 months before their election, and says any benefit should be registered if there is

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