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Prediction Markets Explode: $23.7B March Surge Fueled by Geopolitical Bets and Mainstream Buzz

Transaction volumes on blockchain-based prediction markets have skyrocketed this month, hitting a staggering $23.7 billion in notional trading volume for March 2026. This represents a massive leap from the $1.9 billion recorded during the same period last year. The surge is largely driven by intense user interest in contracts tied to U.S. politics, global conflicts, […]

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White House App Privacy Fears: Why Does a Government App Track Location Every 4.5 Minutes?

WASHINGTON, March 30, 2026 — A new White House mobile application has sparked immediate privacy concerns among security researchers and users. The app, launched as a direct communication channel from the administration, reportedly contains code enabling GPS location tracking at regular intervals. This has raised questions about why a government information app requires such persistent […]

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Bitcoin ETF Outflows Surge as Morgan Stanley Sparks Fee War and Legal Pressure Mounts on Kalshi

Major shifts rocked cryptocurrency markets this week. Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded their first weekly net outflows in over a month, while investment giant Morgan Stanley filed for what could become the cheapest U.S. Bitcoin ETF. Simultaneously, prediction market platform Kalshi confronted a new legal challenge from Washington state, alleging violations of gambling laws. […]