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Daily Digest — 24 May 2026

Markets rallied on news that President Trump announced a largely negotiated peace agreement with Iran , with the deal reportedly including the crucial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Bitcoin surged 1.6% to $⁠76,613 as crypto markets responded positively to …

Daily Digest — 23 May 2026

Global markets retreated across risk assets as political turbulence in Washington overshadowed promising developments in the space sector and the Muslim world. Tulsi Gabbard’s resignation as Trump’s intelligence chief to care for her husband battling bone canc…

Understanding what crypto's institutional exodus really means

Robinhood Crypto’s COO departure after five years signals more than typical executive turnover — it reflects the broader challenge facing crypto platforms as they navigate the industry’s maturation phase. Tanya Denisova’s exit comes as Robinhood’s crypto reven…

Daily Digest — 22 May 2026

Oil markets surged 1.4% to $⁠97.71 as geopolitical tensions escalated around Iran’s nuclear program, with reports that Iran wants to keep enriched uranium within the country raising concerns about potential supply disruptions. The International Energy Agency w…

Daily Digest — 21 May 2026

Markets climbed modestly as AI optimism drove tech gains, with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang identifying a $⁠200 billion CPU market for AI agents while simultaneously conceding China’s advanced chip market to Huawei . SoftBank shares soared 20% on its AI exposure th…

Daily Digest — 20 May 2026

Geopolitical tensions dominated markets as Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met in Beijing to revive the stalled Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline project , just days after Trump’s official visit to China. Energy markets remained volatile with oil sliding 0.4% to $…

Daily Digest — 19 May 2026

Global tensions escalated dramatically as Putin heads to Beijing just days after Trump’s own summit there, testing China’s delicate balancing act between superpowers. The diplomatic chess match comes as UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper urged urgent action to…

Daily Digest — 18 May 2026

Diplomatic tensions and market volatility dominated global headlines as the World Health Organization declared a global health emergency over the Ebola outbreak spreading across the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, sending ripples through commodity mar…

Daily Digest — 17 May 2026

Iraq’s new prime minister Ali al-Zaidi formally took office pledging reforms as political transitions continued across the Middle East, while hundreds of Tunisians marched through Tunis protesting economic crisis and political arrests. Oil surged 4.2% to $⁠101…

Why DeFi's Insurance Crisis Reveals Its Real Maturation Test

The $⁠293 million KelpDAO hack has exposed something more fundamental than another bridge exploit — it has revealed that decentralized finance is facing its first real maturation crisis. While hackers drained nearly 300 million from the liquid staking protocol…

Daily Digest — 16 May 2026

Global markets stumbled Friday as technology stocks led a broad selloff, with the Dow losing over 500 points amid rising yields and growing geopolitical tensions. Oil surged 4.2% to $⁠101 as conflicts escalated, while precious metals retreated sharply with sil…

Daily Digest — 15 May 2026

Markets fluctuated sharply today as geopolitical tensions and regulatory developments created divergent paths across asset classes. Bitcoin surged above $⁠81,000 after the US Senate Banking Committee passed the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act in a bipartisan …