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Betting on Armageddon? Polymarket Users Wager on Nuclear Detonation in 2024

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Following U.S. President Joe Biden’s approval for Kyiv to fire long-range missiles into Russian territory, Ukraine reportedly targeted a Russian weapons depot. As chatter about World War III floods social media, bettors on Polymarket are placing wagers on whether a nuclear weapon will be detonated before the year ends. Biden’s Missile Green Light Sparks World … Read more

Critics: G7’s $50 Billion Russian Assets-Backed Loan Might Upset the West’s Financial Stability

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The G7’s finalized deal approving a Russian assets-backed loan of $50 billion to support the Ukrainian war effort has the potential to upset the Western financial system. Critics state that the U.S. and other countries may face repercussions, including losing the trust of some of their allies. Russian Assets-Backed Loan Has the Potential of Changing … Read more

China-Russia Alliance Expands, Elevating US Risks in Asia and Middle East

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Frederick Kempe, CEO of the Atlantic Council, highlighted two pressing concerns at the UN General Assembly: the intensifying China-Russia partnership and doubts over US leadership. Alongside former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, he warned of mounting global threats, comparing today’s risks to the Cold War. China’s support for Russia and Iran is escalating conflicts, demanding … Read more

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Cautions Against Market Optimism — ‘Geopolitics Is Getting Worse’

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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has issued a serious warning about escalating geopolitical risks, stating that they pose greater threats to global stability than current economic challenges. His remarks come in light of rising tensions, including attacks on oil tankers and the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war. Dimon cautioned against over-optimism about the U.S. economy, advising a more … Read more

UBS Favors Gold as ‘Most Preferred’ — Says ‘Hedging Properties Remain Attractive’

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UBS remains optimistic about gold’s potential, despite its current record highs. The Swiss investment bank highlights key factors, including the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts and global geopolitical tensions that are boosting demand for gold as a safe-haven asset. UBS also notes that central bank purchases and investor inflows into gold ETFs are sustaining the metal’s … Read more

EU to Send Ukraine 1.4 Billion Euros From Frozen Russian Assets

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The European Union (EU) is set to provide Ukraine with 1.4 billion euros ($1.52 billion) in military aid, sourced from the interest on frozen Russian assets. This decision, announced by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell during a Council on Foreign Affairs meeting, will see the first transfer of funds … Read more

Queens Woman Indicted for Hiring Hitman With Cryptocurrency on Dark Web

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A Queens woman, Yue Zhou, has been indicted on charges of murder for hire, following an investigation led by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York. Zhou allegedly used a dark web site to solicit a hitman, offering cryptocurrency, cash, and sexual favors. Murder for Hire via Dark Web The Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), a premier … Read more

IMF Urges Ukraine to Finalize Crypto Legislation, Government Official Reveals

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Ukraine to finalize its crypto legislation, the country’s Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation for IT industry development has revealed. “In the face of war, we have to exploit the full range of opportunities and develop new sectors of the economy,” he stressed, adding that “Legalization of the crypto … Read more