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U.S. equity futures fall in pre-market trading as oil, gold retreat from highs
U.S. equity futures declined in pre-market trading as oil and gold retreated from recent highs following their surge amid Iranian hostilities. Both traditional equities and crypto stocks are experiencing downward pressure as commodities pull back from their geopolitical risk premiums.
Kalshi founder provides update on Iran's Khamenei market carveout
Kalshi's prediction platform announced it will reimburse users and resolve markets related to Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei at the last-traded price before his death was confirmed. The platform is implementing a specific market resolution policy for this geopolitically sensitive prediction market.
Trump Media Plans Truth Social Spin-Off While Crypto Losses Weigh On Finances
Trump Media & Technology Group is considering spinning off Truth Social into a separate publicly traded company as the company faces mounting losses partially attributed to digital asset holdings. Discussions are ongoing but no final agreement has been reached.
Kalshi CEO defends Khamenei market design after backlash, says platform will reimburse all fees
Kalshi CEO defended the platform's controversial Khamenei market design following user backlash. The prediction market platform is reimbursing all fees, settling pre-death positions at last-traded prices, and providing full refunds for post-death positions.
US–Iran War Risk Grows as FBI Accuses Kidnapping of American Citizens
The FBI has designated Iran as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention on February 27, citing cases including Robert A. Levinson, a retired FBI special agent. This escalates tensions between the US and Iran, potentially increasing geopolitical risks that could impact global markets.













