Crypto
Arrest Made in Violent Kidnapping of Ledger Founder for Crypto Ransom: Report
An individual was arrested in Spain for their alleged role in the violent kidnapping of Ledger co-founder David Balland and his wife last year.
Stocks
Did Trump just try to ‘TACO’ on Iran? Why markets will remain volatile, even if investors see some relief from selling this week.
The Dow was well off its session highs Monday after Tehran pushed back against President Trump’s claim of a potential de-escalation of the Iran conflict.
ICE deployed to some U.S. airports as long security lines persist during partial shutdown
The Trump administration said it plans to send ICE officers to help ease airport congestion amid TSA officer absences as they face second missed full paycheck.
Trump administration plans to bring more diesel to market as fuel prices surge, Wright says
Diesel prices have surged about 40% to $5.29 per gallon, the highest level since 2022, as the U.S. war against Iran has disrupted oil supplies.
Americold: A Globally Critical Cold-Storage Industrial REIT, But Occupancy Could Improve
This Fund Exited a $5 Million DNOW Stake Last Quarter. The Stock Has Fallen 12% This Year
DNOW distributes energy and industrial products to a broad customer base, leveraging an extensive network across North America and beyond.
Mizuho slashes Gemini price target by more than half as weaker trading outweighs card growth
The price target cut reflects both weaker trading assumptions and a broader compression in exchange valuation multiples.
Is the Vanguard S&P 500 Index Fund ETF a Buy Now?
Several leading asset managers see muted returns for large-cap stocks over the next decade.
Stocks Rise, Oil Falls as Trump Eases Iran Threats: Markets Wrap
(Bloomberg) -- A possible de-escalation in the Middle East conflict rippled through markets, with oil falling and stocks rising as President Donald Trump said he’d postpone strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure after what he described as productive talks toward ending hostilities.While Brent pare
The Energy Trilemma Matters More Than Ever
With events in the Middle East once again disrupting global energy markets, we need to revisit one of our favorite energy policy concepts, the energy trilemma, a simple variant of the trolley problem with an added variable. The three variables are 1) affordability, 2) security of energy supply (can
Spain Puts IG‑Brand Mimicry Under Spotlight in Crackdown on Unlicensed Brokers
Spain’s securities regulator has warned that a clone-style website mimicking IG Group, along with two other online trading brands, is offering investment services in the country without authorization.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!)The National Se
Stocks
Soaring healthcare costs are forcing people to make troubling trade-offs, like skipping meals — and the situation is about to get worse
Here’s one woman’s plan: “Shopping for cheaper groceries, not buying clothes, avoiding getting sick, not being as social.”
If The SaaSpocalypse Scares You, Ares Capital Could Change How You Invest
Stocks
Travel stocks are among the biggest gainers as Trump teases Iran talks
Travel-related stocks such as airlines and cruise companies rallied Monday after President Donald Trump postponed his deadline for more strikes in Iran, saying the two countries had held “very good and productive” talks — something Iranian media reports rebuffed.
Trump: Discussions with Iran to determine whether broader agreement can be reached
Discussions with Iran to determine whether broader agreement can be reached.This time around means business.They want to settle. We've eliminated everything there is to eliminate in Iran including leaders.Iran has one more opportunity to an threats to America. The world will be much safer soon.We ar
Crypto
Why investors are pulling back from gold and still buying Bitcoin
Gold has fallen into bear-market territory after giving up its gains for the year, even as US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued to attract fresh money, pushing the two assets onto sharply different paths. Spot gold traded near $4,388 an ounce on March 23, according to goldprice.org
Economy
Kalshi, Polymarket Founders Back New Prediction Market VC Fund
A new venture capital fund focused on prediction markets is launching with initial investments from a long list of prominent investors including two of the industry’s biggest players, Polymarket’s Shayne Coplan and Kalshi Inc.’s Tarek Mansour, according to an investment document viewed by Bloomberg
Stock Market Today: Dow Up As Trump Gives This Iran Warning; Pharma Stock Clears Entry (Live Coverage)
The Dow Jones index rose after President Trump spoke on Iran talks. A pharma stock cleared an entry. Nvidia rose on the stock market today.
Crypto
Kalshi and Polymarket back $35 million fund as prediction markets boom despite regulatory pressure
Former Kalshi employees launch 5c(c) Capital, raising $35M for a dedicated prediction market fund, focusing on industry infrastructure. The post Kalshi and Polymarket back $35 million fund as prediction markets boom despite regulatory pressure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.