Global Intelligence Briefing
Crypto
Prediction market txs surge on geopolitical bets, media coverage
Monthly notional trading volume for prediction markets has reached roughly $23.7 billion so far in March, up sharply from $1.9 billion at the same time last year.
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Crypto
Fed's Warsh hearing could come as soon as April 13 week: Punchbowl
The Senate Banking Committee hearing for the Fed chair nominee is expected around mid-April. Senator Elizabeth Warren has pushed back against the proposed Fed appointment.
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Markets
Oil rises above $115 and Asia shares slide as Iran war enters fifth week
It comes after Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen joined the conflict by striking Israel over the weekend.
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Crypto
DeFi lending giant Aave launches on OKX's Ethereum L2, X Layer
OKX’s X Layer is the 21st blockchain to integrate Aave, which recently surpassed the $1 trillion mark in cumulative lending volume.
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Markets
Compensation details for millions of drivers set to be revealed
The City regulator will outline how millions of people can claim compensation for mis-sold car finance.
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