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Prediction markets study shows informed minority drives accuracy, not crowd wisdom.

Prediction Markets Reflect ‘Wisdom of an Informed Minority,’ Not Crowd: Study Reveals Surprising Flaw

April 27, 2026 Jackson Miller

A new study challenges a core assumption about prediction markets. These platforms, often hailed for aggregating collective intelligence, may actually reflect the ‘wisdom of an informed minority’ rather than the crowd. The research, published in a peer-reviewed journal, suggests that a small group of highly informed participants drives market accuracy. This finding has major implications […]

Aave asks Arbitrum to send 30K ETH from Kelp exploiter to DeFi United fund for rsETH recovery

Aave asks Arbitrum to send 30K ETH from Kelp exploiter to DeFi United relief effort

April 27, 2026 Jackson Miller

Aave Labs has formally asked the Arbitrum decentralized autonomous organization to release 30,765 Ether (ETH) frozen after the Kelp DAO exploit and redirect those funds to a relief effort called DeFi United. The proposal, posted April 25 on the Arbitrum governance forum, targets approximately $73.5 million in ETH currently held by the Arbitrum Security Council. […]

Western Union storefront in Denver displaying USDPT stablecoin rollout announcement for May 2026

Western Union stablecoin USDPT rollout set for May — a bold remittance shift

April 27, 2026 Jackson Miller

Western Union eyes May for its stablecoin USDPT rollout. The money transfer giant plans to launch its own digital token next month. This move could reshape how people send money across borders. Western Union stablecoin USDPT rollout timeline According to sources familiar with the plan, Western Union will debut USDPT in May 2026. The stablecoin […]

Bitcoin symbol overlaying a US military officer in a command center, representing Bitcoin skepticism about military understanding of the network.

Bitcoin Skepticism: US Military Faces Doubt Over Network Understanding

April 26, 2026 Jackson Miller

Washington, D.C. – April 26, 2026. A growing chorus of Bitcoin proponents is openly questioning whether the US military truly grasps the fundamentals of the Bitcoin network. This skepticism follows a series of internal reports and public statements from defense officials that some experts describe as technically flawed. Industry watchers note that the military’s understanding […]

US DOJ sentences man to 70 months prison for $263M scam group. Exterior of federal courthouse.

US DOJ Sentences Man to 70 Months Prison for $263M Scam Group Role

April 26, 2026 Jackson Miller

A federal judge in the District of Columbia sentenced a man to 70 months in prison on April 25, 2026, for his role in a massive $263 million fraud scheme. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the sentencing, marking a significant step in dismantling the criminal group. The defendant, whose name was not disclosed […]

Aurelion allocates tokenized gold to XAUE yield protocol, showcasing a digital gold bar with blockchain network overlay.

Aurelion Allocates $48M in Tokenized Gold to XAUE Yield Protocol: A Bold Move for Gold Yields

April 25, 2026 Jackson Miller

Aurelion, a Nasdaq-listed company, has allocated $48 million in tokenized gold to a newly launched yield protocol. The move marks a shift in how gold can generate returns in decentralized finance. Aurelion Allocates $48M in Tokenized Gold to XAUE Yield Protocol On April 24, 2026, Aurelion announced it had deployed 10,000 units of Tether Gold […]

Spot Bitcoin ETFs inflow streak chart with Bitcoin coin on financial desk

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record 9-Day Inflow Streak as Investor Resilience Surges

April 25, 2026 Jackson Miller

Spot Bitcoin ETFs have achieved a nine-day inflow streak, attracting $2.12 billion from April 14 to April 24, 2026. This marks the first such run since October 2025, signaling strong investor conviction despite a 35% drop from Bitcoin’s record high. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Attract $2.12 Billion in Nine Days Data from SoSoValue shows that US […]

Bitcoin hard fork eCash developer Paul Sztorc in a tech office setting

Bitcoin hard fork eCash announced by developer Paul Sztorc: A controversial split

April 25, 2026 Jackson Miller

Bitcoin developer Paul Sztorc has announced a new Bitcoin hard fork called eCash. The split aims to change how the network handles transactions. Sztorc shared the news on social media. The fork will create a separate blockchain from Bitcoin. This is not the first time Bitcoin has split. But this one has drawn attention for […]

US authorities freeze $344M in crypto linked to Iran, targeting sanctioned wallets on Tron blockchain

Crypto Freeze Iran: US Authorities Seize $344M in Sanctions Crackdown

April 25, 2026 Jackson Miller

US authorities have frozen $344 million in cryptocurrency linked to Iran, marking one of the largest crypto seizures tied to state-sponsored sanctions evasion. The move targets wallets allegedly controlled by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the political group Hezbollah. US Treasury Sanctions Iranian Crypto Wallets US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the action […]

Hyperliquid whale holding a $38M short position against Bitcoin in a stormy crypto market

Hyperliquid Whale’s $38M Short Against Bitcoin: A Bearish Signal or Just Noise?

April 25, 2026 Jackson Miller

A Hyperliquid whale holds a $38 million short position against Bitcoin. But does this trade matter for the broader market? Hyperliquid Whale’s $38M Short Position: What We Know Data from CoinGlass shows the whale, linked to the address 0x7fda…c517d1 (also known as BobbyBigSize), has maintained a large bearish bet on Bitcoin and several altcoins. The […]